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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-20 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Ricoh WG-20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Ricoh WG-20

 EX-ZR300 WG-20 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 WG-20 EX-ZR300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014May 2012Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh WG-20

 EX-ZR300 WG-20 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (500 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
71
good battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh WG-20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Ricoh WG-20
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