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Ricoh WG-70 vs Fujifilm XP70 Comparison

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16 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-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 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • 2.70" 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
  • 2.70" 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

Ricoh WG-70 was replaced by Ricoh WG-80. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Ricoh WG-80 vs Ricoh WG-70
Ricoh WG-80 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP70

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.


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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
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP70 over Ricoh WG-70
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Yes (Wireless) Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
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
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Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-70 and Fujifilm FinePix XP70
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
2.70" vs 2.70" 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.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Fujifilm XP70 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
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.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Fujifilm XP70 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
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.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Fujifilm XP70 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
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

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LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-70 and Fujifilm XP70's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 2.70".

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 16.0 MP resolution sensors but Ricoh WG-70's sensor is 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) and Fujifilm XP70's sensor is 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ).

Since Fujifilm XP70's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Ricoh WG-70.

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

Ricoh WG-70 vs Fujifilm 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 the same 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.

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Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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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
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
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

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP70 for Street Photography

GOOD
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
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
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
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

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP70 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
193g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 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 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 69 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 #120 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #632 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Fujifilm XP70
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #84 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #565 out of 1243 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.

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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 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 2.70" 2.70"
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
Built-in 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 Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
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
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