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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W620

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-80
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W620 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony W620, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was brought out 8 years later than the W620 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-70 matches up versus the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony W620

 WG-70 W620 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2012More recent by 99 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Ricoh WG-70

 W620 WG-70 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W620

 WG-70 W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 has outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-70 compared to the W620.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and W620.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
Portrait photography with Sony W620
42
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography details
Sony W620 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
Sony W620 Sports photography factors
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography highlights
Sony W620 Travel photography highlights
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than average (116 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography factors
Sony W620 Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
Vlogging with Sony W620
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W620
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-02-04 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 220 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $102