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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
  • Launched August 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
  • Released February 2014
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was brought out 6 months earlier than the WG-20 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Ricoh WG-20

 EX-ZR800 WG-20 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 WG-20 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh WG-20

 EX-ZR800 WG-20 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2014Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers physical 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) while the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the WG-20.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and WG-20.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR800 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography advice
74
great battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography features
55
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh WG-20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Ricoh WG-20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-08-07 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $429 $370