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Fujifilm SL240 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Fujifilm SL240 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced 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 SL240 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm SL240 was revealed 9 years before the WG-70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores versus the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm SL240 WG-70 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Fujifilm SL240

 WG-70 Fujifilm SL240 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2012More recent by 98 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm SL240 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm SL240 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 compared to the WG-70.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and WG-70 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and WG-70.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography highlights
38
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL240
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (510g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging info
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Ricoh WG-70
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2020-02-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510g (1.12 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $280