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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-70 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 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
  • Launched February 2020
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z33 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 sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was unveiled 11 years prior to the WG-70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z33 scores against the WG-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Ricoh WG-70

 EX-Z33 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-Z33

 WG-70 EX-Z33 
LaunchedFebruary 2020August 2009More recent by 126 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh WG-70

 EX-Z33 WG-70 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 features outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z33 versus Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the WG-70.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and WG-70 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and WG-70.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-70 to provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography details
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (106g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition (106g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh WG-70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 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
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest 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 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
Hot shoe
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
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $120 $280