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Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched 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
  • Released February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof cameras and they are both manufactured by Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was brought out 6 years prior to the WG-70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-30W matches up versus the WG-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 WG-30W WG-70 

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

 WG-70 WG-30W 
ReleasedFebruary 2020October 2014More recent by 64 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

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

 WG-30W WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W has outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WG-30W and the WG-70.

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

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

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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and WG-70.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older WG-30W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography features
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography factors
43
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Ricoh WG-70
 Ricoh WG-30WRicoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh WG-30W Ricoh WG-70
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 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 sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 194g (0.43 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
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 All around 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 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $280