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Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • Launched May 2017
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
  • Launched February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Ricoh WG-50 versus Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are produced by Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was launched 3 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-50 scores against the WG-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Ricoh WG-70

 WG-50 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Ricoh WG-50

 WG-70 WG-50 
LaunchedFebruary 2020May 2017More recent by 32 months

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Ricoh WG-70

 WG-50 WG-70 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing 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-50 versus Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-50 compared to the WG-70.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and WG-70.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older WG-50 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography advice
49
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography info
71
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Ricoh WG-70
 Ricoh WG-50Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh WG-50 Ricoh WG-70
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2017-05-24 2020-02-04
Physical type 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 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings On, off On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical 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 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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $280