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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W650

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W650 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
  • Launched February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W650 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W650, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was announced 8 years after the W650 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-70 grades versus the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony W650

 WG-70 W650 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2012Newer by 99 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Ricoh WG-70

 W650 WG-70 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W650

 WG-70 W650 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W650 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-70 compared to the W650.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and W650.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-70 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography factors
Sony W650 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
Sports photography with Sony W650
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography advice
Sony W650 Travel photography advice
71
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography info
Sony W650 Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W650
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 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
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
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 pictures 220 pictures
Form 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 recording
Storage media 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $280 $140