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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89 Imaging
47 Features
46 Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Ricoh WG-6
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Ricoh WG-6

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 WG-6 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-ZR700

		

		

			
 WG-6 EX-ZR700 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2013More recent by 61 months
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh WG-6

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 WG-6 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).
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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.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
44
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
45
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography highlights
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (222g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
60
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 more heavy than competition (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography information
51
 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 great battery life (470 shots)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
54
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 great battery life (340 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography factors
71
 great battery life (470 shots)
 lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (450mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
 great battery life (340 per charge)
 environment proofing
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 more heavy than competition (246 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
52
 manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 great battery life (470 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
56
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 environment proofing
 great battery life (340 shots)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (222g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 lack of external mic port
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 offers face detect focus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than competition (246g)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh WG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Ricoh WG-6
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