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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W830

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W830 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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W830 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony W830, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was introduced 6 years after the W830 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-70 scores vs the W830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony W830

 WG-70 W830 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2014Newer by 74 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Ricoh WG-70

 W830 WG-70 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W830

 WG-70 W830 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 has 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 W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony W830 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WG-70 versus the W830.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and W830 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and W830.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W830 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger WG-70 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography information
Sony W830 Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
Sony W830 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography information
Sony W830 Sports photography information
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography factors
Sony W830 Travel photography factors
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W830 Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging advice
Sony W830 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W830
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2020-02-04 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes On, off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $128