Ricoh WG-70

Ricoh WG-70 is Ricoh's Waterproof camera originally launched on February of 2020. It has got a 16 MegaPixel, BSI-CMOS 1/2.3" sized sensor and has a full resolution of 4608 x 3456.

Ricoh brought out the updated Ricoh WG-80 (Read Full Comparison) in order to replace this camera.

The WG-70 is positioned #12 out of 75 in Waterproof cameras & over-all #633 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our list. Please try our Advanced camera search to see camera results based on your personal requirements.

Below is a graph of multiple factors used in the rating system.

The Ricoh WG-70 has a history of related digital cameras. Down below, you can find all earlier and new models along with key specs.

You can check the WG-70 from various angles in the gallery below.

Below is a list of benefits and drawbacks of the Ricoh WG-70 based on criterias which are generally regarded as useful in a camera.

The size of the sensor in the Ricoh WG-70 is 6.17mm x 4.55mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor is able to capture 4608 x 3456 pixels and aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9. The camera features Image Stabilization (Digital). Optical stabilization is better than digital stabilization as the latter can cause cropping.

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The BSI-CMOS sensor has 16MP and provides a native ISO range of 125 - 6400. Sadly, RAW photos are not saved therefore the user has less room to maneuver in post.

The picture underneath displays the WG-70's sensor dimensions in comparison to other common sizes. The WG-70 sensor has a crop factor of 5.8 and is showcased in green.

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To get a sense of various aspect ratios, you can refer to the visual below.

Ricoh WG-70 weighs around 0.43 lbs (193g or 6.81 oz) & the volume of the camera is 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2"). The weight of average Waterproof camera is 195g so the Ricoh WG-70 is similar when compared with various competitors.

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Underneath is a shot of the Ricoh WG-70 besides a soft drink so you can get a sense of its scale.

The top view underneath will show you the button layout on the WG-70.

The WG-70 offers a built-in lens and it has a focal range of 28-140mm making it a 5.0 x zoom which is not at all great however it would certainly be convenient in certain circumstances.

At the widest 28mm, the lens features an aperture of f3.5 which is very slow and not good for low light circumstances and you may find it difficult to get good bokeh. You might also need to boost the ISO resulting in noisy files. For the tele end, 140mm comes to f5.5 which is quite slow and you might need to choose slow shutter speeds.

The WG-70 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• HDMI Yes

Digital cameras that feature NFC and Bluetooth support can easily be used wirelessly with smartphones. You can easily transfer photos and usually adjust camera settings with no need to connect directly to the camera.

Certain applications even enable a Liveview and release the shutter whenever you are not near the camera. If the camera includes a HDMI port, it could be connected to an external monitor. Most cameras enable you to recharge the battery pack using the USB socket.

The highest possible video resolution in the Ricoh WG-70 is 1920 x 1080 and you can shoot in MPEG-4 and H.264 format. 1080p resolution is an excellent balance between quality and file sizes but 1080p isn't going to give you any room to downsample. The camera does not offer a microphone and headphone socket which means that you get little control over the audio. It is perhaps a better idea to get another model if you need good audio for your video clips.

Ricoh WG-70 comes with environment proofing which makes it a excellent selection for use during rough locations. This is particularly beneficial whenever you are not sure about the elements you might face during outdoor photography.

The Ricoh WG-70 has got a 2.7" fixed display supporting a resolution of 230k dots.

Sadly the display is not a touch screen.

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The View Finder specs for Ricoh WG-70 are below:

• ViewFinder None

Viewfinders are really useful during sunny outdoor situations which may make the camera display washed out and difficult to see.

The max shutter speed is 1/4000s.

Ricoh WG-70 features only in-built flash with no external flash support.

Ricoh WG-70 features just Contrast Detect AF & is missing Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection focusing is a lot more quicker and exact in comparison with Contrast Detect focusing. The camera has got Face detect which is helpful for people photography.

The Sensor has got 9 focus points to select from. It also features Tracking AF for moving things. Ricoh WG-70 features manual focus if required during low light occasions or you need more precise control on focus.

The battery life for the Ricoh WG-70 is made to last for 300 clicks based on the CIPA requirements which is comparable with it's rivals. The average Waterproof camera battery life is 275. Olympus TG-4 offers the best (380) battery life within this type of cameras.

Following is a listing of Waterproof cameras which have the highest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Olympus TG-4
WG-70 vs TG-4380 yesnono

Panasonic TS6
WG-70 vs TS6370 noyesno

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Panasonic TS5
WG-70 vs TS5370 noyesno

Nikon AW130
WG-70 vs AW130370 nonono

Olympus TG-1 iHS
WG-70 vs TG-1 iHS350 nonono

The following illustration displays a rundown of the Ricoh WG-70 for specific kinds of photography. To look at more, have a look at the specific section underneath.

The Ricoh WG-70 has a points total of 42 which is awful, meaning that it is just not good to use for portrait photos. Taking portraits leans heavily to sensor dimension, support for RAW photos and ability to utilize external lighting.

Getting a very good score of 62, the Ricoh WG-70 is a respectable option to buy for street photography. A very good street photography camera provides a fine balance of image quality and portability.

A reasonable sports photography points total of 50 indicates the Ricoh WG-70 is somewhat suitable for taking photos of sports. A camera really should have fantastic autofocus plus fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Size is extremely critical when selecting a camera for travel. In general, the Ricoh WG-70 gets a nice 71 as a travelling camera which is a good pick for your trips.

If you are planning to pick a camera for landscape photos, the biggest aspect is going to be image quality. The Ricoh WG-70 at it's decent rating of 49 for a landscape camera is somewhat suited amongst its rivals.

A camera for vlogging preferably should posses a moving display screen, microphone input and ideally image stabilization. Taking everything in to account, the Ricoh WG-70 is just not good as a vlog camera as it delivers a awful rating of 33.

If you are interested in replacements to the WG-70, below is a collection of the highest ranked cameras that fall within the category of Waterproof.

The line chart here gives you a bird's eye view of the WG-70 versus it's top rated rivals suggested previously.

Following are additional cameras you may check out as alternate options. To read through a comprehensive comparison, visit the "compare" link.