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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX350

Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
39 Overall
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Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX350 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX350, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was unveiled 6 years later than the WX350 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-70 matches up versus the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 WG-70 WX350 
ReleasedFebruary 2020February 2014Fresher by 73 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Ricoh WG-70

		

		

			
 WX350 WG-70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 WG-70 WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 features outside dimensions 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 WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-70 versus the WX350.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and WX350.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX350 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
42
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
37
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography advice
Sony WX350 Street photography advice
62
 image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (164g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
50
 image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
52
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 good battery (470 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
Travel photography with Sony WX350
71
 environment proof
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
 good battery (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
49
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
47
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 good battery (470 shots)
 no manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
33
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic socket
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external mic support
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony WX350
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-02-04 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash modes On, off -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots 470 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $270