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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Announced August 2009
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z280 was manufactured 11 years prior to the WG-70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the WG-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Ricoh WG-70

 EX-Z280 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-Z280

 WG-70 EX-Z280 
ReleasedFebruary 2020August 2009Fresher by 126 months
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh WG-70

 EX-Z280 WG-70 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the WG-70.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and WG-70 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and WG-70.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-70 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
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you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
55
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh WG-70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-31 2020-02-04
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 133g (0.29 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $280