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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W320

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W320 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
  • Released February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W320 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W320, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was unveiled 10 years later than the W320 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-70 matches up vs the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony W320

 WG-70 W320 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2010More recent by 123 months
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Ricoh WG-70

 W320 WG-70 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W320

 WG-70 W320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WG-70 and the W320.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and W320 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and W320.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-70 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography advice
Sony W320 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
50
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography details
Sony W320 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging highlights
Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
26
fairly wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W320
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $280 $269