RICOH WG-70 Kit

28 - 140 mm, 16 Mpx, 1/2,3''

Product details

The RICOH WG series is characterised by its stability, and so water, dirt, sand or grime cannot harm the WG-70 either. The housing is waterproof to a depth of 10 metres and up to 2 hours, dustproof, pressureproof
up to 100 kg, breakproof from a drop of up to 1.6 metres and frostproof to minus 10°C. This makes the WG-70 the perfect camera for any adventure. This makes the WG-70 the ultimate camera for every adventure and the perfect alternative when the photo equipment or smartphone should remain well protected and packed.

But inside the rough shell of the WG-70 is a highly sensitive and technically sophisticated interior. At its core is the 16-megapixel CMOS sensor with "Backside Illumination" technology. The backside mounted sensor provides high sensitivity up to ISO 6400 with low noise performance as well as fast readout of the image signal. In addition, the camera is equipped with excellent image processors to capture sharp noise-free images with high brilliance. Especially worth mentioning is the "Handheld Night Snap" mode, which generates a blur-free shot from several individual images.

More than 20 special shooting programs are available for different requirements. In addition to options e.g. for sports, night or macro shots, the camera automatically detects the right shooting situation and selects the exposure program accordingly. With the automatic face recognition, of up to 32 faces in just 0.03 seconds, it is even easier to take portraits or even selfies - a smile is enough and the camera triggers.Especially for underwater shots, shooting programs have been developed that compensate for the loss of red tones and contrast loss due to light scattering, among other things, to produce more brilliant, sharper and clearer images or videos.

With a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (16:9) in H.264 recording format at 30 frames per second, the WG-70 can also be used as an action cam at any time - whether on land or in water sports. Creative functions, such as slow motion or interval, expand the application possibilities of the video function. A micro HDMI connection enables image and sound transmission. In addition, it offers Movie SR (Shake Reduction) in underwater video mode to reduce the risk of camera shake. A movie editing function within the camera allows video to be shared or individual frames to be saved. You can play back movies on TVs and other devices via the camera's HDMI port (Type D).

Key specifications

Continuous shooting mode
1 FPS
Camera type
Compact camera
Camera equipment
Body
Image sensor format
1/2,3''
Autofocus type
Contrast-based
Item number
13087753

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
03867
Release date
14.4.2020

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Application range

Scene mode
Candlelight
Fireworks
Landscape
Night
Night Portrait
Portrait
Sports
Sunset
Underwater

Camera properties

Camera type
Compact camera
Camera equipment
Body
Image stabilisation method
Electric
Flash equipment
Flash integrated
White balance
Automatic
Preferences
Special setting
Exposure type
Auto
Manual
Exposure compensation
± 2EV in 1/3 steps
Closure type
Electric
Mechanical-switch
Self-timer delay
10 s
2 s
Flash modes
Auto
Flash off
Flash Off
Flash on
Manual
Red-eye reduction

Sensor properties

Image sensor resolution
16 Mpx
Image resolution
4608 x 3456 pixels
Image sensor type
CCD
Image sensor format
1/2,3''
Image sensor size
25.4 x 58.42 mm
Supported page ratios
1:1
16:9
Min. ISO sensitivity
125
Max. ISO Sensitivity
6400

Camera lens properties

Focal length
28 - 140 mm
Min. focal length
28 mm
Max. focal length
140 mm
Optical zoom
5 x

Display properties

Display size (inches)
2.70"
Screen technology
LCD

Viewfinder

Viewfinder type
No viewfinder

Focusing

Focus type
Autofocus
Minimum focus distance
10 cm
Autofocus type
Contrast-based
Autofocus areas
9 x

Performance

Shutter speed
4 - 1/2000 s
Min. shutter speed
4 s
Max. Shutter speed
1/4000 s
Continuous shooting mode
1 FPS

Video

Max. Video resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Max. video resolution standard
Full HD
Max. refresh rate
30p
Max. frame rate
Full HD (30fps)

Data storage properties

Memory card type
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Number of storage compartments
1

Media formats

Image file formats
JPEG
Video file formats
MPEG-4

Durability

Durability
Dustproof
Shockproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
up to 10 m

Connections

Connections
USB 2.0

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion

Battery properties

Power capacity
3.50 Wh

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
User manual

Product dimensions

Width
122.50 mm
Length
29.50 mm
Height
61.50 mm
Weight
193 g

Package dimensions

Length
18 cm
Width
14.30 cm
Height
8.50 cm
Weight
500 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Fujifilm
  • 4.OM System
  • 6.RICOH
  • 7.AGFAPHOTO
  • 8.Olympus

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Nikon
  • 6.Sony
  • 7.RICOH
  • 8.Olympus
  • 8.OM System

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 8.Olympus
  • 9.Nikon
  • 9.Panasonic
  • 11.AGFAPHOTO
  • 11.RICOH
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Good60/100Rank 7 out of 7
Stiftung Warentest7 DigitalkamerasReleaseAugust 2020

Still acceptable outdoor camera (shockproof, dustproof and waterproof), for automatic pictures. With small zoom. In low light only moderate, basic hand movements awkward. Positive: fast camera. Camera overall just about satisfactory.