Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Launched February 2018
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR700 was revealed 6 years before the WG-6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR700 scores vs the WG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Ricoh WG-6
EX-ZR700 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-ZR700
WG-6 | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 61 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh WG-6
EX-ZR700 | WG-6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the WG-6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and WG-6 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and WG-6.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2018-02-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | 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 | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Flash on, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) | 246 grams (0.54 lbs) |
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 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 | 340 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $370 | $271 |