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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Revealed October 2010
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G700SE, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was announced 7 months earlier than the G700SE so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-S7 grades vs the G700SE in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Ricoh G700SE

 EX-S7 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Casio EX-S7

 G700SE EX-S7 
RevealedOctober 2010February 2010More modern by 7 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh G700SE

 EX-S7 G700SE 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 offers external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S7 against the G700SE.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-S7 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
focusing manually
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography details
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
weather proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
23
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (307g)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh G700SE
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Ricoh G700SE
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-21 2010-10-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 307 grams (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 model NP-80 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $140 $0