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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2014
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
  • Announced February 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-100 versus Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and WG-6 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-100 was launched 5 years before the WG-6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-100 grades versus the WG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Ricoh WG-6

 EX-100 WG-6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-100

 WG-6 EX-100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2014More recent by 49 months
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh WG-6

 EX-100 WG-6 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 provides outer dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-100 versus Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-100 against the WG-6.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and WG-6 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and WG-6.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-6 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX-100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
42
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
45
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000 seconds)
high fps (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (390 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography factors
63
good battery life (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
good battery (340 shots)
environment proofing
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (246 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography info
53
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
56
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (246g)
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Ricoh WG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-100Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-06 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/20000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.10 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 gr (0.86 lbs) 246 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 390 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $572 $271