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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W710

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W710 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
  • Released February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W710 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W710, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was manufactured 7 years later than the W710 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-70 grades against the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony W710

 WG-70 W710 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2013More recent by 87 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Ricoh WG-70

 W710 WG-70 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W710

 WG-70 W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 features exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-70 vs the W710.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and W710.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-70 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
Portrait photography with Sony W710
42
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
Street photography with Sony W710
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (114g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
Sports photography with Sony W710
50
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
supports focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography information
Sony W710 Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W710
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-02-04 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
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
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $90