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Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Casio TRYX
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21mm (F2.8) lens
  • n/ag - 122 x 58 x 15mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
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Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Casio TRYX and Ricoh WG-70, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TRYX was brought out 10 years prior to the WG-70 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the TRYX grades versus the WG-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Ricoh WG-70

 TRYX WG-70 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio TRYX

 WG-70 TRYX 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2011More recent by 110 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Ricoh WG-70

 TRYX WG-70 
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio TRYX provides outer measurements of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Casio TRYX and Ricoh WG-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TRYX and the WG-70.

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and WG-70 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TRYX and WG-70.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older TRYX is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography highlights
58
fully articulated screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography information
17
can't change focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography features
56
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography details
28
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (21mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio TRYX
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
62
screen is selfie friendly
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone port
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Ricoh WG-70
 Casio Exilim TRYXRicoh WG-70
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Ricoh WG-70
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2020-02-04
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 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 data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
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 One One
Price at launch $689 $280