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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-70 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 WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-70, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was launched 11 years prior to the WG-70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the WG-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Ricoh WG-70

 EX-Z550 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-Z550

 WG-70 EX-Z550 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2010More modern by 122 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh WG-70

 EX-Z550 WG-70 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 features external measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the WG-70.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and WG-70.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-70 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh WG-70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Ricoh WG-70
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-06 2020-02-04
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 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
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143g (0.32 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $149 $280