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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Revealed 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
  • Revealed February 2018
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and G900 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was unveiled 9 years before the G900 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the G900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Ricoh G900

 EX-Z33 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Casio EX-Z33

 G900 EX-Z33 
RevealedFebruary 2018August 2009Fresher by 103 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh G900

 EX-Z33 G900 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the G900.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and G900 is 97 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and G900.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to provide more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography information
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others (106g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography features
Ricoh G900 Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
Ricoh G900 Travel photography features
56
lighter than others (106g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
great battery (340 shots)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography details
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
56
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
weather proof
great battery (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
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lighter than others (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh G900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Ricoh G900
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-31 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 grams (0.23 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $120 $752