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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Ricoh WG-70

 WG-20 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Ricoh WG-20

 WG-70 WG-20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020February 2014Fresher by 73 months

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-70

 WG-20 WG-70 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-70
 Ricoh WG-20Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Ricoh WG-70
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2014-02-05 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 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 input
Headphone input
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 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 260 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $370 $280