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Ricoh G900 vs Casio EX-Z29 Comparison

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Ricoh G900

20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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10 MP | 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) CCD Sensor

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Ricoh G900 vs Casio EX-Z29 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh G900, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3 sensor whereas Casio EX-Z29, which was introduced in March 2009 is a Ultracompact camera with a 10.0MP 1/2.5-inch sensor. As you can see, EX-Z29 is 9 years older than G900. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Ricoh G900 and Casio EX-Z29 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh G900 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 247g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body

Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-03-03
  • 10MP - 1/2.5-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 38-113 mm Zoom Lens
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • - 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 125g. 101 x 57 x 23 mm

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Ricoh G900 and Casio EX-Z29 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Ricoh G900 over Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 10 MP 100% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 1.600 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3 vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 115k dots 804% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
28mm vs 38mm 10 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 113mm 27 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5x vs 3× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
5.5m vs 2.8m 2.7m longer range
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 640 x 480 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Digital video stabilization
Yes vs No Stabilizes your videos in-camera
USB Version
USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Faster Data transfer from the camera
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Reasons to choose Casio Exilim EX-Z29 over Ricoh G900
Weight
125 g vs 247 g 122 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
vs 5.50 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
2.48µm2 vs 1.39µm2 78% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Ricoh G900 and Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh G900 and Casio Exilim EX-Z29
In-body Image Stabilization
Digital only vs No No Built-in stabilization
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
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Ricoh G900 vs Casio EX-Z29: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Ricoh G900 and Casio EX-Z29 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh G900 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz) (including batteries). Casio EX-Z29 has external dimensions of 101 x 57 x 23 mm (3.98 x 2.24 x 0.91″) and weighs 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh G900 and the Casio EX-Z29. Casio EX-Z29 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 9mm shorter and 10mm thinner than Ricoh G900.

Ricoh G900 vs Casio EX-Z29 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Ricoh G900 and the Casio EX-Z29 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh G900 and Casio EX-Z29.

Ricoh G900 vs Casio EX-Z29 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Ricoh G900 and the Casio EX-Z29 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Casio EX-Z29 is significantly lighter (122g ) than the Ricoh G900 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

G900
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Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

G900
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Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the G900, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the EX-Z29.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh G900's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Casio EX-Z29's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Ricoh G900 vs Casio EX-Z29: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh G900 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Casio EX-Z29 has a 10.0MP 1/2.5-inch (5.744 x 4.308 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Ricoh G900's sensor provides 10MP more than Casio EX-Z29's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the G900 and EX-Z29 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh G900 vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Casio EX-Z29 Cameras


As seen above, Ricoh G900 has a 1.1x Larger sensor area than Casio EX-Z29. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh G900 vs Casio EX-Z29 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh G900 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Casio EX-Z29 features a 38-113 mm 3× zoom lens.

Ricoh G900 has 10mm wider coverage than the Casio EX-Z29. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f, Casio EX-Z29 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Ricoh G900 has 27mm longer reach than the Casio EX-Z29. However, with a max aperture of f, Casio EX-Z29 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

G900
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Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

G900
EX-Z29
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

G900
EX-Z29
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

G900
EX-Z29
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Ricoh G900 and Casio EX-Z29 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh G900 and Casio EX-Z29 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh G900 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Casio EX-Z29 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh G900 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Casio EX-Z29 for Street Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f
Small 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
38 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Ricoh G900 for Sports Photography

POOR

Casio EX-Z29 for Sports Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Manual Focus Mode
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
113 mm Tele Lens
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Ricoh G900 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Casio EX-Z29 for Daily Photography

POOR
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
247g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
125g
Small 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Ricoh G900 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Casio EX-Z29 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
Read the details
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
38 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Ricoh G900 vs Casio EX-Z29: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh G900 and Casio EX-Z29, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh G900 and Casio EX-Z29 scores compare:

Ricoh G900
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #71 out of 478 in Compact cameras
Ranked #560 out of 1275 in all Cameras
Casio EX-Z29
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #121 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1193 out of 1275 in all Cameras

Ricoh G900 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Casio EX-Z29 in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Ricoh G900.

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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh G900 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh G900 Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Brand Ricoh Casio
Announced 2018-02-21 2009-03-03
Body Type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3 1/2.5-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 5.744 x 4.308 mm
Area 28.07mm2 24.74mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 1,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 38-113 mm (3×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 no lens
Macro Focus Range 1cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 2.70"
Resolution 1,040k dots 115k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Digital only No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 2.80 m
External Flash
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 640 x 480
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 247g 125g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 101 x 57 x 23mm
Battery Life 340 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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