Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-80

Below is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was released 14 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the WG-80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-80. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 features physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the WG-80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and WG-80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and WG-80.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-80 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.