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Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP80
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed 5 years prior to the WG-6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades against the WG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm XP70 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Fujifilm XP70

 WG-6 Fujifilm XP70 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2014Fresher by 50 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm XP70 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the WG-6.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and WG-6 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and WG-6.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography factors
65
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
weather proof
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (246 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography info
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
56
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (246g)
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Ricoh WG-6
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Ricoh WG-6
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-01-06 2018-02-21
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 246 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 210 photographs 340 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $199 $271