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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A58

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
63
Features
72
Overall
66

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Released February 2020
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony A57
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A58 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A58, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly similar but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The WG-70 was announced 6 years after the A58 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-70 scores versus the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony A58

 WG-70 A58 
LaunchedFebruary 2020November 2013Newer by 76 months

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Ricoh WG-70

 A58 WG-70 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A58

 WG-70 A58 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A58 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-70 and the A58.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and A58 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and A58.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-70 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A58 will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-70 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
Sony A58 Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
Sony A58 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
Sports photography with Sony A58
50
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (690 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
great battery life (690 CIPA)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography features
Sony A58 Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (690 per charge)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
Vlogging with Sony A58
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A58
 Ricoh WG-70Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Sony SLT-A58
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2020-02-04 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options On, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Eye-Fi Connected
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 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 492 gr (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life 300 shots 690 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $645