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Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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
  • Revealed February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was announced 10 years prior to the WG-70 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-FH100 matches up against the WG-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Ricoh WG-70

 EX-FH100 WG-70 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-FH100

 WG-70 EX-FH100 
RevealedFebruary 2020June 2010More recent by 117 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Ricoh WG-70

 EX-FH100 WG-70 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 offers physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the WG-70.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and WG-70 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and WG-70.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-70 to provide more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography factors
36
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
42
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
56
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Ricoh WG-70
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-06-16 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction On, 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 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $280