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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Announced November 2009
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Revealed October 2010
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh G700SE, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was brought out 10 months prior to the G700SE and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-G1 scores vs the G700SE when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Ricoh G700SE

 EX-G1 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Casio EX-G1

 G700SE EX-G1 
RevealedOctober 2010November 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh G700SE

 EX-G1 G700SE 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-G1 and the G700SE.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and G700SE.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images however you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-G1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
you can focus manually
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
53
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (154 grams)
51
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography advice
54
weather proofing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (154g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (307 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
31
has manual focus
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (154g)
23
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (307 grams)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh G700SE
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Ricoh G700SE
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-11-18 2010-10-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-800 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $61 $0