Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T900
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T900 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
- Announced February 2020
- Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Released February 2009

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T900 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony T900, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The WG-70 was unveiled 11 years later than the T900 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WG-70 scores vs the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony T900
WG-70 | T900 | |||
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Released | February 2020 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 134 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Ricoh WG-70
T900 | WG-70 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony T900
WG-70 | T900 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 offers 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 T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony T900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-70 compared to the T900.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and T900 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and T900.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent WG-70 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2020-02-04 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | 193g (0.43 pounds) | 143g (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $280 | $300 |