Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony RX100 VII

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony RX100 VII, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty comparable but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-70 was released 7 months after the RX100 VII and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-70 grades vs the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about 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") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-70 against the RX100 VII.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and RX100 VII is 91 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-70 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 VII will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger WG-70 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.