Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Introduced October 2010
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In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-ZR300 was introduced 20 months later than the G700SE making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the G700SE in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Ricoh G700SE. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Ricoh G700SE
| EX-ZR300 | G700SE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2012 |  | October 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Casio EX-ZR300
| G700SE | EX-ZR300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh G700SE
| EX-ZR300 | G700SE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the G700SE.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and G700SE is 92 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and G700SE.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Ricoh G700SE | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Ricoh G700SE |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2012-05-22 | 2010-10-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine HS | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| 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 | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 461k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) | 307 grams (0.68 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
| 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 | 500 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-130 | DB-60 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $329 | $0 |