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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-70 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 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
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-70, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was released 12 years before the WG-70 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z400 matches up against the WG-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Ricoh WG-70

 EX-Z400 WG-70 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-Z400

 WG-70 EX-Z400 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2009Newer by 134 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh WG-70

 EX-Z400 WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 has outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the WG-70.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and WG-70.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-70 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh WG-70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Ricoh WG-70
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2020-02-04
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
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
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - 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 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $280