Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2012
(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
- Announced February 2014

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR300 was announced 20 months before the WG-20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the WG-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Ricoh WG-20. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Ricoh WG-20
EX-ZR300 | WG-20 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Casio EX-ZR300
WG-20 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | May 2012 | Fresher by 20 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh WG-20
EX-ZR300 | WG-20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the WG-20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and WG-20.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Ricoh WG-20 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-05-22 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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 distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
White balance 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 (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) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $329 | $370 |