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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Announced November 2013
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and WG-50 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was announced 4 years earlier than the WG-50 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-10 grades versus the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Ricoh WG-50

 EX-10 WG-50 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Casio EX-10

 WG-50 EX-10 
LaunchedMay 2017November 2013Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Ricoh WG-50

 EX-10 WG-50 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-10 and the WG-50.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and WG-50 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and WG-50.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-50 will deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography highlights
67
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (384 grams)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (455 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery pack (455 CIPA)
has touch to focus
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (384g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
71
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography features
58
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (455 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic port
heavier than competitors (384g)
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Ricoh WG-50
 Casio Exilim EX-10Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Ricoh WG-50
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-11-14 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 250 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384g (0.85 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 455 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-130A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $456 $280