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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 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
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-80
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are produced by Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was announced 6 years prior to the WG-70 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-30 matches up versus the WG-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Ricoh WG-70

 WG-30 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Ricoh WG-30

 WG-70 WG-30 
RevealedFebruary 2020October 2014More recent by 64 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Ricoh WG-70

 WG-30 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 has exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-30 against the WG-70.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and WG-70.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photos but you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older WG-30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography features
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image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography advice
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environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Ricoh WG-70
 Ricoh WG-30Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Ricoh WG-70
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2014-10-09 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal 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 diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 gr (0.42 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $428 $280