Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Ricoh WG-70

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Ricoh WG-70, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and WG-70 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was introduced 8 years prior to the WG-70 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up against the WG-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro1 & Ricoh WG-70. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has got outer dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 compared to the WG-70.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and WG-70 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and WG-70.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm X-Pro1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.