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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh G900

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Announced September 2010
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh G900 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H20G versus Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was announced 8 years earlier than the G900 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-H20G matches up against the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Ricoh G900

 EX-H20G G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Casio EX-H20G

 G900 EX-H20G 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018September 2010Newer by 90 months
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh G900

 EX-H20G G900 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H20G versus Ricoh G900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H20G against the G900.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and G900 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and G900.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to render extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography information
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography information
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography info
Ricoh G900 Street photography info
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography details
Ricoh G900 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Travel photography highlights
60
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
great battery power (340 per charge)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography information
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
56
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
environment proofing
great battery power (340 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging advice
Ricoh G900 Vlogging advice
27
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh G900
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GRicoh G900
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Ricoh G900
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-09-20 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $752