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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Announced February 2010
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
  • Announced February 2018
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-S7 versus Ricoh G900, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was manufactured 9 years prior to the G900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-S7 matches up vs the G900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Ricoh G900

 EX-S7 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Casio EX-S7

 G900 EX-S7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2010Fresher by 97 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh G900

 EX-S7 G900 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the G900.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and G900 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and G900.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to give greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Ricoh G900
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
great battery (340 shots)
environment proofing
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (247g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
28
has manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
56
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery (340 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh G900
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Ricoh G900
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-21 2018-02-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $140 $752