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Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
96
Imaging
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Features
10
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-70, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was launched 11 years before the WG-70 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm J30 grades against the WG-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm J30 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Fujifilm J30

 WG-70 Fujifilm J30 
RevealedFebruary 2020July 2009More modern by 128 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm J30 WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 features physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 versus the WG-70.

Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and WG-70 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and WG-70.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-70 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Ricoh WG-70
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Ricoh WG-70
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2020-02-04
Body design Ultracompact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $280