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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 6 years earlier than the G900 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the G900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Ricoh G900

 EX-ZR1000 G900 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 G900 EX-ZR1000 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2012Newer by 65 months
Screen resolution1040k461kSharper screen (+579k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh G900

 EX-ZR1000 G900 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh G900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the G900.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and G900 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and G900.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR1000 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography features
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Ricoh G900
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has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (255 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (255g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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great battery life (340 shots)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (247g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging information
Ricoh G900 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (255g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh G900
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Ricoh G900
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Ricoh G900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-09-25 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 photos 340 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $572 $752