Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G900
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Ricoh G900. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Ricoh G900
EX-Z33 | G900 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Casio EX-Z33
G900 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 103 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh G900
EX-Z33 | G900 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh G900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Ricoh G900 | |
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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 |