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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89 Imaging
47 Features
46 Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 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
  • Introduced February 2018
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 6 years before the G900 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the G900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Ricoh G900

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 G900 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 G900 EX-ZR300 
IntroducedFebruary 2018May 2012Fresher by 70 months
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh G900

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 G900 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither provides Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh G900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the G900.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and G900 is 92 and 89 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and G900.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh G900 to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography features
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography features
40
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
45
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Ricoh G900 Street photography info
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
60
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 heavier than competition (247g)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography information
Ricoh G900 Sports photography information
55
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
54
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery life (340 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
71
 better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
 good battery life (340 shots)
 weather proofing
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 heavier than competition (247 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography details
52
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
56
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 good battery life (340 per charge)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
Ricoh G900 Vlogging factors
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic support
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 provides face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic socket
 heavier than competition (247g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh G900
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Ricoh G900
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Ricoh G900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-05-22 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 500 shots 340 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $329 $752