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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX50

Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
39 Overall
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Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Launched February 2020
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-80
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX50, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was introduced 8 years after the WX50 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-70 matches up versus the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 WG-70 WX50 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2012Newer by 98 months
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Ricoh WG-70

		

		

			
 WX50 WG-70 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 WG-70 WX50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-70 versus the WX50.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and WX50.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you really should factor the age  of the products into consideration. The younger WG-70 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
42
 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
34
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography factors
Sony WX50 Street photography factors
62
 image stabilization (Digital)
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (117 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
Sports photography with Sony WX50
50
 image stabilization (Digital)
 good MP (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
Travel photography with Sony WX50
71
 environment sealing
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than average (117 grams)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography info
Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
49
 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 good MP (16MP)
 environment sealing
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
38
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
33
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 supports face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone port
35
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (117 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony WX50
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-02-04 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $250