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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G900, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the G900 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z400 scores vs the G900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Ricoh G900

 EX-Z400 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Casio EX-Z400

 G900 EX-Z400 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2009More recent by 111 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh G900

 EX-Z400 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 features outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the G900.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and G900.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to render extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
Ricoh G900 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography information
Ricoh G900 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
70
better than average battery (340 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography features
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography features
37
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
56
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh G900 Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh G900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Ricoh G900
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2018-02-21
Body design Ultracompact 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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 life - 340 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $752