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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-20 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
  • Revealed September 2012
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-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 16 months prior to the WG-20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the WG-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Ricoh WG-20

 EX-ZR1000 WG-20 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 WG-20 EX-ZR1000 
IntroducedFebruary 2014September 2012Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh WG-20

 EX-ZR1000 WG-20 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the WG-20.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and WG-20 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and WG-20.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR1000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography factors
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography info
50
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 shots)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
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good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (470 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh WG-20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-09-25 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 470 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $572 $370