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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
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
  • Released February 2020
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-T30 and Ricoh WG-70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and WG-70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was announced 11 months earlier than the WG-70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up vs the WG-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm X-T30 WG-70 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 WG-70 Fujifilm X-T30 
ReleasedFebruary 2020February 2019Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm X-T30 WG-70 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 offers outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T30 and Ricoh WG-70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the WG-70.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and WG-70 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and WG-70.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 will deliver more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography advice
82
you can focus manually
great MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
79
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
great MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery (380 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
50
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography advice
80
great battery (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
great MP (26MP)
built-in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
71
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
great MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
great battery (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Ricoh WG-70
 Fujifilm X-T30Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Ricoh WG-70
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2019-02-14 2020-02-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 125
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander On, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $899 $280