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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix F75EXR
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The F70EXR was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the F70EXR matches up against the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 F70EXR WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 WG-4 GPS F70EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2009Fresher by 55 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 F70EXR WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the F70EXR against the WG-4 GPS.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and WG-4 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will give greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older F70EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW format
41
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long reach (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
31
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F70EXR
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
28
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
34
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRRicoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Also called FinePix F75EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-22 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3616 x 2712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 235 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $210