Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2020
- New Model is Ricoh WG-80

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z450 versus Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was released 11 years prior to the WG-70 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the WG-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Ricoh WG-70
EX-Z450 | WG-70 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-Z450
WG-70 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 127 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-70
EX-Z450 | WG-70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z450 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the WG-70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and WG-70 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and WG-70.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Ricoh WG-70 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-08-18 | 2020-02-04 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | On, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 128g (0.28 lb) | 193g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | - |
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 |
Launch pricing | $229 | $280 |