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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W560

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
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Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W560 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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
Sony W560
(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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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").

Photography Glossary

The 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 
IntroducedFebruary 2020January 2011Newer by 111 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Ricoh WG-70

 W560 WG-70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W560

 WG-70 W560 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W560 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography advice
Sony W560 Portrait photography advice
42
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
Sony W560 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
Sports photography with Sony W560
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
Sony W560 Travel photography details
71
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography details
Sony W560 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging advice
Sony W560 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W560
 Ricoh WG-70Sony 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