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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W370

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W370 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
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-80
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W370 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W370, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was unveiled 10 years after the W370 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-70 scores vs the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony W370

 WG-70 W370 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2010Newer by 123 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Ricoh WG-70

 W370 WG-70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W370

 WG-70 W370 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-70 versus the W370.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and W370.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-70 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer WG-70 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
Portrait photography with Sony W370
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
Sony W370 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
Travel photography with Sony W370
71
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W370
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-02-04 2010-01-07
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $230