Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W330
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W330 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
- Announced February 2020
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W330 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W330, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WG-70 was announced 10 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-70 matches up vs the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W330 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony W330
WG-70 | W330 | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 123 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Ricoh WG-70
W330 | WG-70 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W330
WG-70 | W330 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-70 and the W330.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and W330 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and W330.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2020-02-04 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 pounds) | 128g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $280 | $170 |