Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2014

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was unveiled 6 years prior to the WG-20 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the WG-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh WG-20
EX-FC100 | WG-20 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Casio EX-FC100
WG-20 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 61 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-20
EX-FC100 | WG-20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC100 against the WG-20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and WG-20.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to show greater detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Ricoh WG-20 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 260 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $300 | $370 |