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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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 January 2013
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 8 years before the WG-70 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR400 scores against the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Ricoh WG-70

 EX-ZR400 WG-70 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 WG-70 EX-ZR400 
IntroducedFebruary 2020January 2013Newer by 85 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh WG-70

 EX-ZR400 WG-70 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the WG-70.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and WG-70 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and WG-70.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography information
71
better than average battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh WG-70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-29 2020-02-04
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $280