Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A35
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(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
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Photography Glossary 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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 & Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony A35
| WG-70 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2020 |  | September 2011 | Newer by 102 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Ricoh WG-70
| A35 | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A35
| WG-70 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and A35 is 91 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-70 | Sony 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 |