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FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S3250
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
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3200 was manufactured 10 years before the WG-70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S3200 grades vs the WG-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Ricoh WG-70

 S3200 WG-70 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the FujiFilm S3200

 WG-70 S3200 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2011Fresher by 110 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Ricoh WG-70

 S3200 WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 offers physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the S3200 against the WG-70.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and WG-70 is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and WG-70.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-70 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S3200 will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography information
34
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
46
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
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good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
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fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Ricoh WG-70
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Ricoh WG-70
Otherwise known as FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2020-02-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $190 $280