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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh G700SE, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was announced 9 months before the G700SE and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Ricoh G700SE

 EX-Z550 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Casio EX-Z550

 G700SE EX-Z550 
IntroducedOctober 2010January 2010Fresher by 9 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh G700SE

 EX-Z550 G700SE 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh G700SE in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the G700SE.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and G700SE.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-Z550 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
34
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography details
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging factors
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging factors
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
23
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh G700SE
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Ricoh G700SE
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-10-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 307 grams (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - DB-60
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $149 $0