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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
Ricoh WG-20
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh WG-20

 EX-FC100 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Casio EX-FC100

 WG-20 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-20

 EX-FC100 WG-20 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography features
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging advice
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-20
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Ricoh WG-20
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