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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F75EXR
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and WG-30 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was launched 6 years prior to the WG-30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the F70EXR matches up vs the WG-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Ricoh WG-30

 F70EXR WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 WG-30 F70EXR 
LaunchedOctober 2014July 2009Fresher by 63 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Ricoh WG-30

 F70EXR WG-30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F70EXR has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Ricoh WG-30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the F70EXR compared to the WG-30.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F70EXR and WG-30.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-30 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older F70EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography information
60
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
31
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F70EXR
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
28
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Ricoh WG-30
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRRicoh WG-30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Ricoh WG-30
Also Known as FinePix F75EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3616 x 2712 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $280 $428