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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was launched 5 years before the WG-20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Ricoh WG-20

 EX-Z90 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Casio EX-Z90

 WG-20 EX-Z90 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2009Newer by 54 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh WG-20

 EX-Z90 WG-20 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 provides exterior measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the WG-20.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and WG-20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and WG-20.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-20 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (121g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
56
lighter than competition (121g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh WG-20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-18 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 121g (0.27 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $370