Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony HX80
Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
39 Overall
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91 Imaging
42 Features
39 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
60 Overall
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91 Imaging
43 Features
60 Overall
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched February 2020
- Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
Sony HX80
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(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed March 2016
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The following is a extended assessment of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony HX80, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-70 scores against the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony HX80
| WG-70 | HX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2020 |  | March 2016 | Newer by 48 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Ricoh WG-70
| HX80 | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony HX80
| WG-70 | HX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 has got outside 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 HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-70 and the HX80.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and HX80.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent WG-70 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Ricoh WG-70 Street photography details
Sony HX80 Street photography details
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (390 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX80 Travel photography highlights
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2020-02-04 | 2016-03-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | On, off | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| 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 shots | 390 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $280 | $368 |