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Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP80
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed 9 months before the WG-30 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores versus the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm XP70 WG-30 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm XP70

 WG-30 Fujifilm XP70 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2014Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm XP70 WG-30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP70 features outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the WG-30.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and WG-30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm XP70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography information
65
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (210 shots)
no Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging information
34
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Ricoh WG-30
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Ricoh WG-30
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-06 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $199 $428