Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H400
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2020
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Released February 2014

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H400 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H400, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The WG-70 was revealed 6 years after the H400 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-70 grades vs the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H400 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony H400
WG-70 | H400 | |||
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Released | February 2020 | ![]() | February 2014 | More modern by 73 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Ricoh WG-70
H400 | WG-70 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony H400
WG-70 | H400 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-70 and the H400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and H400 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and H400.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H400 Specifications
Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2020-02-04 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.80 m |
Flash options | On, off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 X 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) | 628 gr (1.38 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $280 | $268 |