Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Ricoh WG-70
EX-Z550 | WG-70 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-Z550
WG-70 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Revealed | February 2020 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 122 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh WG-70
EX-Z550 | WG-70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Look at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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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 |