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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W510

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
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Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W510 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
  • Released February 2020
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W510 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W510, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was launched 9 years later than the W510 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-70 matches up against the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony W510

 WG-70 W510 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2011More recent by 111 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Ricoh WG-70

 W510 WG-70 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W510

 WG-70 W510 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-70 versus the W510.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and W510 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and W510.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-70 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher WG-70 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography information
Sony W510 Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography advice
Sony W510 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography info
Sony W510 Sports photography info
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
71
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography advice
Sony W510 Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
32
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W510
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2020-02-04 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 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 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 2.30 m
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $280 $99