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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2009
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 Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z33WP was unveiled 11 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades versus the WG-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm Z33WP WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 WG-70 Fujifilm Z33WP 
ReleasedFebruary 2020July 2009Fresher by 129 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm Z33WP WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z33WP has got external dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications 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 Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP and the WG-70.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and WG-70 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z33WP and WG-70.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to offer you more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
60
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (110g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
23
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
60
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
26
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Ricoh WG-70
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPRicoh WG-70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Ricoh WG-70
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-01 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $197 $280