Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W550
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W550 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
- Launched February 2020
- Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W550 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W550, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-70 was brought out 8 years after the W550 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-70 grades against the W550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W550 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony W550
WG-70 | W550 | |||
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Revealed | February 2020 | July 2011 | Newer by 104 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Ricoh WG-70
W550 | WG-70 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W550
WG-70 | W550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 has external 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 W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-70 vs the W550.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and W550 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and W550.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-70 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent WG-70 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2020-02-04 | 2011-07-24 |
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 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 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | - |
Retail pricing | $280 | $119 |