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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was released 10 years earlier than the WG-6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the WG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh WG-6

 EX-FC100 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-FC100

 WG-6 EX-FC100 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2009Newer by 111 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-6

 EX-FC100 WG-6 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the WG-6.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and WG-6 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and WG-6.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
70
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (246 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
56
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (246g)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Ricoh WG-6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-08 2018-02-21
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 246 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $271