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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
39 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 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-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 8 years earlier than the WG-70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the WG-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Ricoh WG-70

          

          

            
 EX-ZR1000 WG-70 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

          

          

            
 WG-70 EX-ZR1000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020September 2012More modern by 89 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh WG-70

          

          

            
 EX-ZR1000 WG-70 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh WG-70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the WG-70.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and WG-70 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and WG-70.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images but you really should factor the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR1000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

            Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
43
 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
42
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
68
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography features
50
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (470 CIPA)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
49
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proof
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (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-70
70
 good battery pack (470 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (255g)
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
 environment proof
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
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 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 good battery pack (470 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 environment proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic socket
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 offers face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh WG-70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-09-25 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
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 range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye On, off
External flash    
AEB    
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), 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 255 gr (0.56 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 470 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $572 $280