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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-80
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 12 years prior to the WG-70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the WG-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm S8100fd WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 WG-70 Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2009More recent by 134 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm S8100fd WG-70 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the WG-70.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and WG-70 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and WG-70.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to result in greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography factors
53
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging advice
24
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh WG-70
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdRicoh WG-70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-15 2020-02-04
Body design 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $280