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Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2011
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
  • Announced February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
Photography Glossary

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh PX versus Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Ricoh. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PX was introduced 9 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the PX grades vs the WG-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Ricoh WG-70

 PX WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Ricoh PX

 WG-70 PX 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020August 2011Fresher by 103 months

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Ricoh WG-70

 PX WG-70 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX provides outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh PX versus Ricoh WG-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the PX versus the WG-70.

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and WG-70.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older PX will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography info
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh PX
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
68
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Ricoh WG-70
 Ricoh PXRicoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh PX Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-16 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 -
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 Single Single
Retail cost $329 $280