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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-50 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-50
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh WG-50

 EX-FC100 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Casio EX-FC100

 WG-50 EX-FC100 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2009More modern by 101 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-50

 EX-FC100 WG-50 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
71
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-50 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)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-50
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Ricoh WG-50
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