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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Released July 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
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was brought out 10 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-FH25 scores against the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Ricoh WG-70

 EX-FH25 WG-70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-FH25

 WG-70 EX-FH25 
RevealedFebruary 2020July 2010Fresher by 116 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Ricoh WG-70

 EX-FH25 WG-70 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the WG-70.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and WG-70 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and WG-70.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-70 to give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (524g)
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography info
49
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (524 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography info
45
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH25
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competition (524 grams)
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Ricoh WG-70
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-07-06 2020-02-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 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
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524g (1.16 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $450 $280