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Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP80
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was manufactured 4 years before the WG-50 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades vs the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm XP70 WG-50 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Fujifilm XP70

 WG-50 Fujifilm XP70 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2014More recent by 41 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm XP70 WG-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the WG-50.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and WG-50 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and WG-50.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm XP70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography info
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography advice
65
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography details
40
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Ricoh WG-50
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Ricoh WG-50
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-06 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro On, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
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 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $199 $280