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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2009
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was launched 8 years prior to the WG-50 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-FC150 scores vs the WG-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Ricoh WG-50

 EX-FC150 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Casio EX-FC150

 WG-50 EX-FC150 
ReleasedMay 2017November 2009Newer by 91 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh WG-50

 EX-FC150 WG-50 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the WG-50.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and WG-50 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and WG-50.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-50 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography advice
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography factors
30
high max fps (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography info
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh WG-50
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Ricoh WG-50
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-11-16 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 grams (0.38 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $350 $280