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Ricoh G900 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Comparison

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Ricoh G900

20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Ricoh G900 vs Casio EX-ZS15 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-ZS15, which was introduced in July 2011 is a Ultracompact camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, EX-ZS15 is 7 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 Ricoh G900 and Casio EX-ZS15 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-ZS15 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-07-18
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO -
  • Mount
  • " Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 154g. 103 x 59 x 20 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh G900 and Casio EX-ZS15 compares 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-ZS15
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Internal Storage
6.5GB vs None Extra built-in storage
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 14 MP 42% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 0 0% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3 vs 3 inches larger display
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs mm 140 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5x vs more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1280 x 720 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
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Reasons to choose Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 over Ricoh G900
Weight
154 g vs 247 g 93 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
mm vs 28mm 28 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
vs 5.50 faster lens at tele
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Common Strengths of Ricoh G900 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 0k dots High resolution screens
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh G900 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
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
LCD Screen Size
" vs " Small display
Ricoh G900 vs Casio EX-ZS15: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh G900 and Casio EX-ZS15 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-ZS15 has external dimensions of 103 x 59 x 20 mm (4.06 x 2.32 x 0.79″) and weighs 154 g (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Casio EX-ZS15. Casio EX-ZS15 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 15mm narrower, 7mm shorter and 13mm thinner than Ricoh G900.

Ricoh G900 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Casio EX-ZS15 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Casio EX-ZS15.

Ricoh G900 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Casio EX-ZS15 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Casio EX-ZS15.
Ricoh G900 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Casio EX-ZS15 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Casio EX-ZS15 is significantly lighter (93g ) than the Ricoh G900 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

G900
EX-ZS15
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

G900
EX-ZS15
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of G900, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to EX-ZS15.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh G900's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Casio EX-ZS15's screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh G900 vs Casio EX-ZS15: 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-ZS15 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Ricoh G900's sensor provides 6MP more than Casio EX-ZS15'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-ZS15 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh G900 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Casio EX-ZS15 Cameras


Ricoh G900 and Casio EX-ZS15 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh G900 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh G900 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Casio EX-ZS15 features a zoom lens.

Casio EX-ZS15 has 28mm wider coverage than the Ricoh G900. At f, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Ricoh G900 has 140mm longer reach than the Casio EX-ZS15. However, with a max aperture of f, Casio EX-ZS15 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

G900
EX-ZS15
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

G900
EX-ZS15
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

G900
EX-ZS15
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

G900
EX-ZS15
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
Ricoh G900 vs Casio EX-ZS15: 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-ZS15, 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-ZS15 scores compare:

Ricoh G900
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #66 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #540 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Casio EX-ZS15
This camera is not rated yet!

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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh G900 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh G900 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Brand Ricoh Casio
Announced 2018-02-21 2011-07-18
Body Type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 0 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 0 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) no lens
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 no lens
Macro Focus Range 1cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" "
Resolution 1,040k dots 0k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s n/a
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) no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync n/a s
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 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 247g 154g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 103 x 59 x 20mm
Battery Life 340 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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