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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was brought out 9 years before the WG-70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades versus the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm JX370 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Fujifilm JX370

 WG-70 Fujifilm JX370 
RevealedFebruary 2020August 2011Newer by 103 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm JX370 WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX370 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 vs the WG-70.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX370 and WG-70.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-70 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX370 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography advice
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 shots)
no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition in class (124g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX370
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
32
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (190 shots)
no Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh WG-70
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-08-11 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 190 photos 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $159 $280