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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W380

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W380 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
  • Introduced February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W380 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony W380, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was released 10 years later than the W380 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-70 scores vs the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony W380

 WG-70 W380 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2010Fresher by 123 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Ricoh WG-70

 W380 WG-70 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W380

 WG-70 W380 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 provides physical measurements 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 W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony W380 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the WG-70 and the W380.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and W380 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and W380.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher WG-70 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography details
Sony W380 Portrait photography details
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
Street photography with Sony W380
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography information
Sony W380 Travel photography information
71
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging details
Sony W380 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W380
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-02-04 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $44