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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 8 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR700 grades against the WG-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Ricoh WG-70

 EX-ZR700 WG-70 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 WG-70 EX-ZR700 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2013More recent by 85 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh WG-70

 EX-ZR700 WG-70 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the WG-70.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and WG-70.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (222g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
71
great battery (470 per charge)
lighter than others (222 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
52
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh WG-70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-29 2020-02-04
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $370 $280