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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm JZ200 and Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was introduced 9 years prior to the WG-70 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ200 scores vs the WG-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm JZ200 WG-70 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 WG-70 Fujifilm JZ200 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2012Newer by 98 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm JZ200 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ200 features external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing 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 JZ200 and Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 and the WG-70.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ200 and WG-70.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of files but you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm JZ200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography factors
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (135 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography information
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Ricoh WG-70
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options 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 file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
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 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $280