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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 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
  • Released October 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was released 14 months prior to the G700SE making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the G700SE in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Ricoh G700SE

 EX-Z450 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Casio EX-Z450

 G700SE EX-Z450 
ReleasedOctober 2010August 2009Newer by 14 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh G700SE

 EX-Z450 G700SE 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 features exterior dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z450 and the G700SE.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and G700SE.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files though you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography features
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
Ricoh G700SE Street photography details
55
lighter than others in class (128g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
62
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
59
weather proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than others (307g)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
37
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
23
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (307g)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh G700SE
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-18 2010-10-13
Body design Compact 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 307 gr (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $229 $0