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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T99

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Introduced February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T99 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony T99, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was brought out 9 years after the T99 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-70 matches up versus the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony T99

 WG-70 T99 
IntroducedFebruary 2020July 2010Newer by 117 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Ricoh WG-70

 T99 WG-70 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony T99

 WG-70 T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony T99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-70 vs the T99.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and T99 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and T99.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer WG-70 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
Sony T99 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
Sports photography with Sony T99
50
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography information
Sony T99 Travel photography information
71
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging features
Sony T99 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony T99
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-02-04 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $179