Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-50
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-50 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released May 2017

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was launched 9 years prior to the WG-50 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the WG-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh WG-50
EX-FC100 | WG-50 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Casio EX-FC100
WG-50 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Released | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 101 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-50
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the WG-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and WG-50.
As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Ricoh WG-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Ricoh WG-50 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2017-05-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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 distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | On, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 lb) | 193g (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 300 photos |
Form 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, remote) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $300 | $280 |