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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-20, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was announced 5 years prior to the WG-20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z2000 scores vs the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Ricoh WG-20

 EX-Z2000 WG-20 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 WG-20 EX-Z2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh WG-20

 EX-Z2000 WG-20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the WG-20.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and WG-20.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (152g)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography advice
62
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (152g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (152g)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh WG-20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Ricoh WG-20
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-06 2014-02-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 152g (0.34 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $370