Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W830
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W830 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony W830
WG-70 | W830 | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 74 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Ricoh WG-70
W830 | WG-70 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony W830
WG-70 | W830 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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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 |