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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E2
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Ricoh WG-70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and WG-70 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was launched 8 years prior to the WG-70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades vs the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm X-E1 WG-70 
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 WG-70 Fujifilm X-E1 
RevealedFebruary 2020February 2013More recent by 84 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm X-E1 WG-70 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 offers outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Ricoh WG-70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the WG-70.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and WG-70 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E1 and WG-70.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm X-E1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography advice
49
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E1
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
32
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Ricoh WG-70
 Fujifilm X-E1Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Ricoh WG-70
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2013-02-28 2020-02-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 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 350 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $600 $280