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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2014
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-100 versus Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and WG-70 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-100 was announced 7 years prior to the WG-70 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-100 scores versus the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Ricoh WG-70

 EX-100 WG-70 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-100

 WG-70 EX-100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020February 2014Newer by 72 months

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh WG-70

 EX-100 WG-70 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 provides outer dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-100 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-100 against the WG-70.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and WG-70 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and WG-70.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-70 will offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
42
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography advice
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography advice
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (390 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery (390 per charge)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
good battery (390 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging information
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Ricoh WG-70
 Casio Exilim EX-100Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-06 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 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/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.10 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 389g (0.86 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 390 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $572 $280