Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W570

The following is a extended overview of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W570, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was announced 9 years after the W570 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-70 grades against the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-70 compared to the W570.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and W570 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and W570.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-70 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.