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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A35

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A35 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
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A33
  • Successor is Sony A37
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A35 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A35, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively close but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The WG-70 was unveiled 8 years after the A35 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-70 matches up against the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony A35

 WG-70 A35 
LaunchedFebruary 2020September 2011Newer by 102 months

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Ricoh WG-70

 A35 WG-70 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A35

 WG-70 A35 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A35 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-70 versus the A35.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and A35 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and A35.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The WG-70 has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more modern WG-70 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A35 Portrait photography highlights
42
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
Sony A35 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (415 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography features
Sony A35 Sports photography features
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
Travel photography with Sony A35
71
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than average (415 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (440 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography features
Sony A35 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (440 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging information
Sony A35 Vlogging information
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
lighter than average (415 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A35
 Ricoh WG-70Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Sony SLT-A35
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2020-02-04 2011-09-20
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 415 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 440 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $598