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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was launched 16 months after the G700SE which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Ricoh G700SE

 EX-ZR15 G700SE 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012October 2010Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Casio EX-ZR15

 G700SE EX-ZR15 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh G700SE

 EX-ZR15 G700SE 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the G700SE.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
you can focus manually
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (325 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
67
great battery pack (325 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography features
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
great battery pack (325 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
23
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (307g)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh G700SE
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Ricoh G700SE
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-09 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 307 grams (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 325 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $0