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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(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
Ricoh G900
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Ricoh G900

 EX-Z550 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Casio EX-Z550

 G900 EX-Z550 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2010More recent by 98 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh G900

 EX-Z550 G900 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
Ricoh G900 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography information
Ricoh G900 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Ricoh G900
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
70
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
56
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging factors
Ricoh G900 Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (247g)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh G900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Ricoh G900
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