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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 6 years prior to the G900 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Ricoh G900

 EX-ZR700 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 G900 EX-ZR700 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2013Fresher by 61 months
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh G900

 EX-ZR700 G900 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the G900.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and G900 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and G900.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Ricoh G900
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography features
Ricoh G900 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (470 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography factors
Ricoh G900 Travel photography factors
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good battery power (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
better than average battery life (340 shots)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery power (470 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
weather proof
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh G900
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Ricoh G900
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Ricoh G900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-29 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30,20,15 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 images 340 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $370 $752