Ricoh WG-70 vs Fujifilm XP70 Comparison

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Ricoh WG-70

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-70 vs Fujifilm XP70 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing WG-70 and XP70, two Waterproof cameras from Ricoh and Fujifilm. Ricoh WG-70 was introduced to market in February 2020 and Fujifilm XP70 was launched in January 2014. As you can see, XP70 is 6 years older than WG-70. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-70 and Fujifilm XP70 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2020-02-04

16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 6400

28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens

Digital only Image Stabilization

2.7" Fixed Type Screen

fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

193g. 123 x 62 x 30 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Fujifilm XP70 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-01-06

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 6400

28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

2.7" Fixed Type Screen

10.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

179g. 104 x 67 x 26 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Compare

Fujifilm XP70 was replaced by Fujifilm XP80. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm XP80 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Fujifilm XP80 vs Ricoh WG-70

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-70 and Fujifilm XP70 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-70 over Fujifilm FinePix XP70

Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life	300 shots vs 210 shots	90 more frames with a single charge
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide	3.50 vs 3.90	faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage	5.5m vs 3.1m	2.4m longer range
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP70 over Ricoh WG-70

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs Yes (Wireless)	Better connectivity
LCD Screen Resolution	460k dots vs 230k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Weight	179 g vs 193 g	14 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele	4.90 vs 5.50	faster lens at tele

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-70 and Fujifilm FinePix XP70

Image Stabilization	Digital only vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting	fps vs 10.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs Yes	shoot at tough conditions

Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-70 and Fujifilm FinePix XP70

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size	2.7" vs 2.7"	Small display
LCD Screen Resolution	230k dots vs 460k dots	Low resolution screens

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Ricoh WG-70 vs Fujifilm XP70: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh WG-70 and Fujifilm XP70 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). Fujifilm XP70 has external dimensions of 104 x 67 x 26 mm (4.09 x 2.64 x 1.02″) and weighs 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-70 and Fujifilm XP70. Fujifilm XP70 is 19mm narrower and 4mm thinner than Ricoh WG-70 but it is also 5mm taller.

Comparison image of Ricoh WG-70 and Fujifilm XP70 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-70 and Fujifilm XP70.

Comparison image of Ricoh WG-70 and Fujifilm XP70 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-70 and Fujifilm XP70.

Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-70 and Fujifilm XP70 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm XP70 is 14g lighter than the Ricoh WG-70 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

WG-70

XP70

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

WG-70

XP70

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-70 and Fujifilm XP70's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 2.7".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Fujifilm XP70: Sensor Comparison

Both Ricoh WG-70 and Fujifilm XP70 have 1/2.3-inch sized 16.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the WG-70 and XP70 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-70 and Fujifilm XP70 Cameras

Ricoh WG-70 and Fujifilm XP70 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Fujifilm XP70 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XP70 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.50, Ricoh WG-70 is faster than Fujifilm XP70 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 140mm. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Fujifilm XP70 is faster than Ricoh WG-70 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-70

XP70

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

WG-70

XP70

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

WG-70

XP70

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WG-70

XP70

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-70 and Fujifilm XP70 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-70 and Fujifilm XP70 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh WG-70 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP70 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh WG-70 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm XP70 for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Ricoh WG-70 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP70 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
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Ricoh WG-70 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm XP70 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
193g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
179g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Ricoh WG-70 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP70 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Fujifilm XP70: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh WG-70 and Fujifilm XP70, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh WG-70 and Fujifilm XP70 scores compare:

Ricoh WG-70

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #91 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #558 out of 1228 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP70

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #84 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #544 out of 1228 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP70 has a higher Overall Score than the Ricoh WG-70 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Ricoh WG-70	Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Brand	Ricoh	Fujifilm
Announced	2020-02-04	2014-01-06
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	125 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-140 mm (5x)	28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.5	F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range	1cm	9cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	2.7"	2.7"
Resolution	230k dots	460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Digital only	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.50 m (at Auto ISO)	3.10 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	n/a	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Yes (Wireless)	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	193g	179g
Dimensions	123 x 62 x 30mm	104 x 67 x 26mm
Battery Life	300 shots	210 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction