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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Announced November 2009
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was unveiled 11 years prior to the WG-70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the WG-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Ricoh WG-70

 EX-FC150 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-FC150

 WG-70 EX-FC150 
RevealedFebruary 2020November 2009Newer by 124 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh WG-70

 EX-FC150 WG-70 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 has outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the WG-70.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and WG-70.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to give you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography features
30
high max fps (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography info
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh WG-70
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-11-16 2020-02-04
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 173 grams (0.38 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
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 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 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $280