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
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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony W560
| WG-70 | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W560
| WG-70 | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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.
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W560 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |