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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WG-20 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the WG-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Ricoh WG-20

 EX-Z280 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Casio EX-Z280

 WG-20 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2009More modern by 53 months
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh WG-20

 EX-Z280 WG-20 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 provides external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the WG-20.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and WG-20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and WG-20.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-20 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (133g)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography info
32
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh WG-20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-31 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $370