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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced September 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
  • Introduced October 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh G700SE, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was launched at a similar time to the G700SE which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z16 grades against the G700SE in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Ricoh G700SE

 EX-Z16 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Casio EX-Z16

 G700SE EX-Z16 
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution920k0kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh G700SE

 EX-Z16 G700SE 
IntroducedSeptember 2010October 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the G700SE.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and G700SE is 99 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and G700SE.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
has manual focus
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography info
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography info
53
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (307g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography details
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography details
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (848 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
23
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (307g)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh G700SE
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Ricoh G700SE
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-09-20 2010-10-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3 inches
Screen resolution 0k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 307 grams (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 ID - DB-60
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $100 $0