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Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP30
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Released February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was revealed 9 years prior to the WG-70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores versus the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm XP50 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Fujifilm XP50

 WG-70 Fujifilm XP50 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2012More recent by 98 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm XP50 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 has physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the WG-70.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and WG-70.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP50 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP50
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Ricoh WG-70
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Ricoh WG-70
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $280