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Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-FH100 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was announced 5 years prior to the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-FH100 scores vs the WG-5 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 EX-FH100 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Casio EX-FH100

 WG-5 GPS EX-FH100 
RevealedFebruary 2015June 2010Newer by 56 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 EX-FH100 WG-5 GPS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 features outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FH100 and the WG-5 GPS.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and WG-5 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography advice
35
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography features
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (236g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography factors
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging info
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (236 grams)
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2015-02-10
Physical type 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 surface 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 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 236g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" 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 - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $299 $500