Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-70

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-20 versus Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof cameras and both are designed by Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was brought out 7 years prior to the WG-70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-20 matches up against the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-70. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-20 versus Ricoh WG-70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-20 versus the WG-70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and WG-70.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older WG-20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.