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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 3 years earlier than the WG-20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the WG-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Ricoh WG-20

 EX-ZR100 WG-20 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 WG-20 EX-ZR100 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh WG-20

 EX-ZR100 WG-20 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the WG-20.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and WG-20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-20 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography advice
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography information
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than others (204 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh WG-20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel 14 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 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $370