Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-70

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm SL300 and Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was launched 9 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades against the WG-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL300 has external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL300 and Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the WG-70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and WG-70 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and WG-70.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL300 will be behind in sensor technology.