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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Released February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and WG-70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was released 9 years prior to the WG-70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up against the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WG-70 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 WG-70 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2012Fresher by 98 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and 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 Z1000EXR versus Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus the WG-70.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-70.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
42
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography features
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography highlights
66
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
43
really wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging highlights
35
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh WG-70
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRRicoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
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 speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 220 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $280