Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W560
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W560 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
- Announced February 2020
- Refreshed by 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
- Introduced January 2011
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W560 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W560, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-70 was unveiled 9 years after the W560 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-70 scores against the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W560 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony W560
WG-70 | W560 | |||
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Introduced | February 2020 | January 2011 | Newer by 111 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Ricoh WG-70
W560 | WG-70 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W560
WG-70 | W560 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W560 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-70 vs the W560.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and W560 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and W560.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-70 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-70 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 lb) | 110g (0.24 lb) |
Physical 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 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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 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 | One | One |
Launch price | $280 | $139 |