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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
46 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
39 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 9 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the WG-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary 

        

          

            
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Ricoh WG-70

          

          

            
 EX-ZR100 WG-70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-ZR100

          

          

            
 WG-70 EX-ZR100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020July 2011Fresher by 104 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh WG-70

          

          

            
 EX-ZR100 WG-70 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the WG-70.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and WG-70 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and WG-70.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

            Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
29
 manual focus
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
42
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (204g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
46
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking autofocus
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
63
 lighter than others in class (204g)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
 environment proof
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography factors
43
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 focusing manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 environment proof
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
33
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (204 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic support
33
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 includes face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 no microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh WG-70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-19 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye On, off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
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