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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Released September 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
  • Released February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H20G was launched 10 years prior to the WG-70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H20G grades against the WG-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Ricoh WG-70

 EX-H20G WG-70 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-H20G

 WG-70 EX-H20G 
ReleasedFebruary 2020September 2010Newer by 114 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh WG-70

 EX-H20G WG-70 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications 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-H20G and Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the WG-70.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and WG-70.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (216 grams)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography factors
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resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (216 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (216g)
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh WG-70
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GRicoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-09-20 2020-02-04
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $280