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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 9 years prior to the WG-70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades vs the WG-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm XP30 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Fujifilm XP30

 WG-70 Fujifilm XP30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020August 2011More recent by 103 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm XP30 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the WG-70.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and WG-70.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography info
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megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography features
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environment sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Ricoh WG-70
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Ricoh WG-70
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-08-16 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $240 $280