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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W310

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W310 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
  • Launched February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W310 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W310, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was brought out 10 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-70 scores versus the W310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony W310

 WG-70 W310 
IntroducedFebruary 2020January 2010More recent by 123 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Ricoh WG-70

 W310 WG-70 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W310

 WG-70 W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-70 versus the W310.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and W310 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and W310.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography highlights
Sony W310 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography advice
Sony W310 Sports photography advice
50
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography info
Sony W310 Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W310
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2020-02-04 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lb) 137 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 55 x 19mm (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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $150