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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2009
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
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-80
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z29 versus Ricoh WG-70, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and WG-70 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was released 12 years prior to the WG-70 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Ricoh WG-70

 EX-Z29 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-Z29

 WG-70 EX-Z29 
IntroducedFebruary 2020March 2009More modern by 133 months
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh WG-70

 EX-Z29 WG-70 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions 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-Z29 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the WG-70.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and WG-70.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Ricoh WG-70 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
42
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
31
manual focus
great max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh WG-70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Ricoh WG-70
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-03-03 2020-02-04
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC / SD Memory Card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $79 $280