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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-20 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 12 months earlier than the WG-20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR700 grades versus the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Ricoh WG-20

 EX-ZR700 WG-20 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 WG-20 EX-ZR700 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh WG-20

 EX-ZR700 WG-20 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the WG-20.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and WG-20.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR700 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
43
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
50
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography features
70
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography factors
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh WG-20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-29 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 photos 260 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $370 $370