Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G900
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(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
- Revealed February 2018

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G900 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G900, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z550 was unveiled 9 years prior to the G900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the G900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Ricoh G900. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Ricoh G900
EX-Z550 | G900 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Casio EX-Z550
G900 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 98 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh G900
EX-Z550 | G900 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with physical dimensions 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 G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z550 against the G900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and G900.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to render more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Ricoh G900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Ricoh G900 |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2018-02-21 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Flash on, flash 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 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 3840x2160 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 143g (0.32 lbs) | 247g (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 340 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $149 | $752 |