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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released November 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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 9 years earlier than the WG-6 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the WG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Ricoh WG-6

 EX-FC150 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-FC150

 WG-6 EX-FC150 
RevealedFebruary 2018November 2009More modern by 100 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh WG-6

 EX-FC150 WG-6 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC150 and the WG-6.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and WG-6 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and WG-6.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography information
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography factors
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
70
great battery pack (340 shots)
environment sealing
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (246g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography info
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
56
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
environment sealing
great battery pack (340 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (246g)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh WG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Ricoh WG-6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-11-16 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 gr (0.38 lbs) 246 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $271