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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Launched October 2010
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z400 versus Ricoh G700SE, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was launched 21 months before the G700SE making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z400 scores versus the G700SE in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Ricoh G700SE

 EX-Z400 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Casio EX-Z400

 G700SE EX-Z400 
LaunchedOctober 2010January 2009Fresher by 21 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh G700SE

 EX-Z400 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z400 versus Ricoh G700SE in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z400 and the G700SE.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and G700SE.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files though you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z400 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
manual focus
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography information
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (307g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
23
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (307g)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh G700SE
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Ricoh G700SE
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2010-10-13
Physical type Ultracompact 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 307g (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-40 DB-60
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $0