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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-100 versus Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and G900 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was manufactured 5 years before the G900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-100 scores vs the G900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Ricoh G900

 EX-100 G900 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Casio EX-100

 G900 EX-100 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2014Fresher by 49 months
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh G900

 EX-100 G900 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 has physical dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-100 compared to the G900.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and G900 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and G900.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh G900 will result in more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
45
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-100
Sports photography with Ricoh G900
50
great max shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
high max fps (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography details
Ricoh G900 Travel photography details
63
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery (340 shots)
weather sealing
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
56
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging information
Ricoh G900 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Ricoh G900
 Casio Exilim EX-100Ricoh G900
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Ricoh G900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-02-06 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/20000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure 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 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389g (0.86 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 390 photographs 340 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $572 $752