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Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Released January 2009
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-S5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-S5 versus Ricoh WG-70, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was launched 12 years prior to the WG-70 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-S5 scores versus the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Ricoh WG-70

 EX-S5 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-S5

 WG-70 EX-S5 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2009Fresher by 134 months
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Ricoh WG-70

 EX-S5 WG-70 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 has 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) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S5 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S5 and the WG-70.

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and WG-70 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and WG-70.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S5
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography features
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S5
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
53
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging highlights
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Ricoh WG-70
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Ricoh WG-70
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2020-02-04
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (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
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $280