Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T99
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2020 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 117 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Ricoh WG-70
| T99 | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony T99
| WG-70 | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact 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).
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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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and T99 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony T99 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-70 | Sony 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 |