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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was launched 13 months earlier than the G700SE which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z33 scores against the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Ricoh G700SE

 EX-Z33 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Casio EX-Z33

 G700SE EX-Z33 
IntroducedOctober 2010August 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh G700SE

 EX-Z33 G700SE 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the G700SE.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and G700SE is 97 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and G700SE.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh G700SE to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
55
lighter than competition in class (106g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
56
lighter than competition in class (106g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (307g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging information
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh G700SE
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-31 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lbs) 307 gr (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-82 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $120 $0