Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TF1
Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
39 Overall
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91 Imaging
43 Features
39 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
(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
- Released February 2020
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
Sony TF1
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed June 2013
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Following is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TF1, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-70 was released 6 years after the TF1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-70 grades versus the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony TF1
| WG-70 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2020 |  | June 2013 | More modern by 81 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Ricoh WG-70
| TF1 | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony TF1
| WG-70 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 features outer 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 TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-70 and the TF1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and TF1.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-70 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (152g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography information
Sony TF1 Travel photography information
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competition in class (152g)
environment proof
includes focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (240 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
| Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Released | 2020-02-04 | 2013-06-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.6-4.7 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 | 240 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $280 | $266 |