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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H70

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H70 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H70, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was announced 3 years after the H70 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-M1 grades versus the H70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony H70

 WG-M1 H70 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2011Newer by 45 months

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 H70 WG-M1 
Display sizing3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony H70

 WG-M1 H70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 has outer measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-M1 vs the H70.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and H70 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and H70.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H70 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H70 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
53
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
38
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
Sony H70 Travel photography information
64
better than average battery power (350 shots)
weather sealing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
Sony H70 Landscape photography information
35
decent MP (14MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging details
Sony H70 Vlogging details
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony H70
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-12 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.5" 3"
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.60 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 350 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $2,000 $199