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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W810

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W810 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
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W810 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W810, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was manufactured 6 years after the W810 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-70 grades against the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony W810

 WG-70 W810 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2014Newer by 74 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Ricoh WG-70

 W810 WG-70 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W810

 WG-70 W810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-70 and the W810.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and W810 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and W810.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W810 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
Sony W810 Portrait photography features
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
good MP (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography highlights
Sony W810 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography features
Sony W810 Sports photography features
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no 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 features
Sony W810 Travel photography features
71
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
32
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W810
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-02-04 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options On, off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 pictures 200 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $100