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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
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Ricoh CX5 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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
  • Launched February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the WG-70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CX5 grades against the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Ricoh WG-70

 CX5 WG-70 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Ricoh CX5

 WG-70 CX5 
LaunchedFebruary 2020July 2011Newer by 104 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh WG-70

 CX5 WG-70 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 offers external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the CX5 versus the WG-70.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and WG-70 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and WG-70.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to offer greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh WG-70
 Ricoh CX5Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX5 Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $280