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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Introduced November 2013
Ricoh WG-6
(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
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and WG-6 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-10 matches up against the WG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Ricoh WG-6

 EX-10 WG-6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-10

 WG-6 EX-10 
RevealedFebruary 2018November 2013More recent by 52 months
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Ricoh WG-6

 EX-10 WG-6 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 features external dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-10 versus the WG-6.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and WG-6 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and WG-6.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-6 will give you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
45
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
features face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
67
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (384g)
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (455 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography information
65
good battery pack (455 per charge)
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors (384g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
70
great battery (340 CIPA)
environment proof
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (246g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (455 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
56
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
environment proof
great battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (384g)
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average (246 grams)
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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Ricoh WG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-10Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Ricoh WG-6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-11-14 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 250s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lbs) 246 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 shots 340 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $456 $271