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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W730

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W730 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
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W730 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W730, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was introduced 7 years later than the W730 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-70 scores against the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony W730

 WG-70 W730 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2013More recent by 87 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Ricoh WG-70

 W730 WG-70 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W730

 WG-70 W730 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys outer 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 W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-70 against the W730.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and W730.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-70 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
Portrait photography with Sony W730
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
Street photography with Sony W730
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography details
Sony W730 Sports photography details
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
Travel photography with Sony W730
71
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
Landscape photography with Sony W730
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W730
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-02-04 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style 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 shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $138