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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh WG-70, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was announced 11 years before the WG-70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z2000 matches up vs the WG-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Ricoh WG-70

 EX-Z2000 WG-70 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 WG-70 EX-Z2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2020January 2010More recent by 122 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh WG-70

 EX-Z2000 WG-70 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z2000 versus the WG-70.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and WG-70.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
34
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (152g)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
62
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (152g)
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh WG-70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Ricoh WG-70
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-06 2020-02-04
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $280