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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

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.

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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
50
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
64
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
49
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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