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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
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
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was launched 11 years prior to the WG-70 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the WG-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Ricoh WG-70

 EX-Z90 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-Z90

 WG-70 EX-Z90 
RevealedFebruary 2020August 2009More recent by 127 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh WG-70

 EX-Z90 WG-70 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z90 against the WG-70.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and WG-70 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and WG-70.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-70 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
55
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography advice
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh WG-70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-18 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $150 $280