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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W290

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W290 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony W290, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was unveiled 11 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-70 grades vs the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony W290

 WG-70 W290 
LaunchedFebruary 2020February 2009Fresher by 134 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Ricoh WG-70

 W290 WG-70 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W290

 WG-70 W290 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 provides external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-70 versus the W290.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and W290 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and W290.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-70 to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent WG-70 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
Portrait photography with Sony W290
42
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
Sony W290 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography highlights
Sony W290 Sports photography highlights
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography info
Sony W290 Travel photography info
71
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
Landscape photography with Sony W290
49
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging features
Sony W290 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W290
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-02-04 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $230