Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Ricoh WG-70 and Canon G7 X MIII side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-70 has external dimensions of 123 x 62 x 30 mm (4.84 x 2.44 x 1.18″) and weighs 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz) (including batteries). Canon G7 X MIII has external dimensions of 105 x 61 x 41 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.61″) and weighs 304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-70 and the Canon G7 X MIII. Canon G7 X MIII is 18mm narrower and 1mm shorter than Ricoh WG-70 but it is also 11mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-70 and Canon G7 X MIII.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-70 and Canon G7 X MIII.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh WG-70 is significantly lighter (111g ) than the Canon G7 X MIII which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-70, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the G7 X MIII.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon G7 X MIII's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-70's 2.7 screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Canon G7 X MIII LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Ricoh WG-70 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to G7 X MIII.