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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Introduced February 2010
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
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-70, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was manufactured 11 years before the WG-70 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-S7 scores against the WG-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Ricoh WG-70

 EX-S7 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-S7

 WG-70 EX-S7 
RevealedFebruary 2020February 2010More recent by 121 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh WG-70

 EX-S7 WG-70 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S7 and the WG-70.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and WG-70 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and WG-70.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh WG-70
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Ricoh WG-70
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-21 2020-02-04
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $140 $280