Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony RX10 III

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony RX10 III, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively similar but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The WG-70 was unveiled 3 years later than the RX10 III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-70 scores versus the RX10 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony RX10 III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-70 against the RX10 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and RX10 III is 91 and 53 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and RX10 III.

All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-70 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX10 III will offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-70 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.