Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony HX100V
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2020
- New Model is Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Renewed by Sony HX200V
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Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony HX100V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-70 was revealed 8 years after the HX100V which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-70 grades against the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony HX100V
| WG-70 | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2020 |  | October 2011 | Newer by 101 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Ricoh WG-70
| HX100V | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony HX100V
| WG-70 | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony HX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-70 compared to the HX100V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and HX100V is 91 and 66 respectively.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and HX100V.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-70 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
| Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2020-02-04 | 2011-10-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.70 m |
| Flash options | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) | 577 gr (1.27 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $280 | $429 |