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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Launched February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 9 years prior to the WG-70 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the WG-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm JX550 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Fujifilm JX550

 WG-70 Fujifilm JX550 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2012More modern by 98 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm JX550 WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the WG-70.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and WG-70.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
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good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography details
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography features
34
relatively wide (26mm)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh WG-70
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-05 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $280