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Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Released June 2010
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
  • Announced May 2017
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was brought out 8 years before the WG-50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-FH100 matches up versus the WG-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Ricoh WG-50

 EX-FH100 WG-50 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Casio EX-FH100

 WG-50 EX-FH100 
AnnouncedMay 2017June 2010More recent by 84 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Ricoh WG-50

 EX-FH100 WG-50 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH100 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-FH100 and the WG-50.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and WG-50 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and WG-50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-50 to render extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography details
35
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography details
56
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH100
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
47
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Ricoh WG-50
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Ricoh WG-50
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-06-16 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Style 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, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $280