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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm Z37 versus Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was brought out 11 years prior to the WG-70 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up against the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm Z37 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Fujifilm Z37

 WG-70 Fujifilm Z37 
IntroducedFebruary 2020July 2009Newer by 128 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm Z37 WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 has got physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z37 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the WG-70.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and WG-70.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to provide greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh WG-70
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-22 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
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 One One
Price at release $130 $280