Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Ricoh WG-70. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Ricoh WG-70
EX-100 | WG-70 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-100
WG-70 | EX-100 | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | February 2014 | Newer by 72 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh WG-70
EX-100 | WG-70 | |||
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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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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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 |