FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh WG-70

Following is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm F70EXR and Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and WG-70 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was brought out 11 years earlier than the WG-70 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the F70EXR grades versus the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Ricoh WG-70. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F70EXR provides external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F70EXR and Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the F70EXR compared to the WG-70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the F70EXR and WG-70.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-70 will resolve more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.