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Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
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Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh G900, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was announced 10 years earlier than the G900 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-S5 grades vs the G900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Ricoh G900

 EX-S5 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Casio EX-S5

 G900 EX-S5 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2009More modern by 111 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k115kClearer display (+925k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Ricoh G900

 EX-S5 G900 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh G900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 against the G900.

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and G900 is 97 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and G900.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to resolve extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S5
Street photography with Ricoh G900
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Sports photography highlights
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography features
Ricoh G900 Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
better than average battery (340 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography factors
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
56
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
22
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average (247g)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Ricoh G900
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Ricoh G900
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Ricoh G900
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-08 2018-02-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $752