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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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
  • Released February 2018
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z280 versus Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 9 years before the G900 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z280 scores against the G900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Ricoh G900

 EX-Z280 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Casio EX-Z280

 G900 EX-Z280 
ReleasedFebruary 2018August 2009More modern by 103 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k115kCrisper display (+925k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh G900

 EX-Z280 G900 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z280 versus Ricoh G900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the G900.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and G900 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and G900.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to render more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
Ricoh G900 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography info
Ricoh G900 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography factors
Ricoh G900 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than average in class (133g)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
70
great battery life (340 shots)
environment proofing
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography information
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography information
32
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
56
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
environment proofing
great battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh G900 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh G900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Ricoh G900
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Ricoh G900
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-31 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 115k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $752