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Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon G9 X
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
  • Launched February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
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Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-70, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and WG-70 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 4 years prior to the WG-70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G9 X II matches up vs the WG-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Ricoh WG-70

 G9 X II WG-70 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon G9 X II

 WG-70 G9 X II 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2017More recent by 37 months

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Ricoh WG-70

 G9 X II WG-70 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 X II versus the WG-70.

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and WG-70 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and WG-70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older G9 X II will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X II
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
64
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography features
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than others (206 grams)
fixed screen
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X II
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking focus
terrible battery power (235 shots)
has no phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
78
lighter than others (206 grams)
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
terrible battery power (235 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (235 shots)
49
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging info
39
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (206 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Ricoh WG-70
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIRicoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Ricoh WG-70
Class Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2017-01-04 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
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 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $530 $280