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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2014
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2022
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-70
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and WG-80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-100 matches up vs the WG-80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Ricoh WG-80

 EX-100 WG-80 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"2.70"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Casio EX-100

 WG-80 EX-100 
ReleasedMay 2022February 2014Fresher by 100 months

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh WG-80

 EX-100 WG-80 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 comes with outer measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh WG-80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-100 against the WG-80.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and WG-80 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and WG-80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-80 will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-100
Street photography with Ricoh WG-80
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
55
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography factors
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography highlights
63
great battery pack (390 per charge)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography highlights
53
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
44
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
31
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Ricoh WG-80
 Casio Exilim EX-100Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Ricoh WG-80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2014-02-06 2022-05-19
Body design 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.70 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.10 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 grams (0.86 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 300 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $572 $300