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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W800

Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
39 Overall
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Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W800 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
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W800 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W800, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was released 6 years after the W800 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-70 grades vs the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony W800

		

		

			
 WG-70 W800 
IntroducedFebruary 2020February 2014Newer by 73 months
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Ricoh WG-70

		

		

			
 W800 WG-70 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W800

		

		

			
 WG-70 W800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 has got outer measurements 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 W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-70 versus the W800.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W800 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and W800.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W800 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-70 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography information
Sony W800 Portrait photography information
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 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 good MP (20 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
Street photography with Sony W800
62
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (125 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
Sports photography with Sony W800
50
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
Travel photography with Sony W800
71
 environment proof
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
 lighter than average in class (125 grams)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography advice
Sony W800 Landscape photography advice
49
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 cannot change lens (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")
 does not have RAW files
41
 decently wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging information
Sony W800 Vlogging information
33
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 has face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone jack
33
 decently wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lighter than average in class (125 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic support
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W800 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W800
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-02-04 2014-02-13
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes On, off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
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 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 -
Type of battery 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $280 $90