Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2009
(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
- Launched February 2020
- Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The CX1 was launched 12 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the CX1 grades versus the WG-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 & Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Ricoh WG-70
CX1 | WG-70 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Ricoh CX1
WG-70 | CX1 | |||
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Launched | February 2020 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 133 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh WG-70
CX1 | WG-70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the CX1 vs the WG-70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and WG-70.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model | Ricoh CX1 | Ricoh WG-70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-02-19 | 2020-02-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 9 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | On, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 180g (0.40 lb) | 193g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-70 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $299 | $280 |