Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W510
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W510 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony W510
WG-70 | W510 | |||
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Launched | February 2020 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 111 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Ricoh WG-70
W510 | WG-70 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W510
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check out the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W510 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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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 |