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Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced 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
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-4 versus Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof cameras and both are designed by Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was brought out 7 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-4 scores versus the WG-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Ricoh WG-70

 WG-4 WG-70 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Ricoh WG-4

 WG-70 WG-4 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020February 2014Fresher by 73 months

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Ricoh WG-70

 WG-4 WG-70 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 versus the WG-70.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and WG-70 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and WG-70.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older WG-4 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
41
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
72
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
71
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging information
36
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Ricoh WG-70
 Ricoh WG-4Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Ricoh WG-70
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2014-02-05 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 240 photos 300 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $330 $280