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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Released November 2009
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
  • Launched February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-70, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was unveiled 11 years before the WG-70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-G1 scores vs the WG-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Ricoh WG-70

 EX-G1 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-G1

 WG-70 EX-G1 
LaunchedFebruary 2020November 2009More recent by 124 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh WG-70

 EX-G1 WG-70 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 provides outside measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-G1 and the WG-70.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and WG-70.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-70 to render more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
53
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography features
23
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proofing
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (154g)
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh WG-70
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Ricoh WG-70
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-11-18 2020-02-04
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 154 grams (0.34 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 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 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $61 $280