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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh G900, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was revealed 8 years prior to the G900 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZS10 scores versus the G900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Ricoh G900

 EX-ZS10 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 G900 EX-ZS10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2011More recent by 86 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1040k0kClearer screen (+1040k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh G900

 EX-ZS10 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS10 has external dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS10 versus the G900.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and G900 is 99 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and G900.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to produce more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-ZS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography features
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography features
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Street photography with Ricoh G900
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography information
Ricoh G900 Sports photography information
32
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography advice
Ricoh G900 Travel photography advice
71
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
70
good battery (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (247g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
33
very good max aperture (f)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small ( inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
56
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery (340 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh G900 Vlogging highlights
27
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (247g)
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh G900
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Ricoh G900
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Ricoh G900
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2018-02-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO - 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3 inches
Screen resolution 0k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 340 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $120 $752