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Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Launched June 2010
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was revealed 8 years prior to the WG-6 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-FH100 matches up against the WG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Ricoh WG-6

 EX-FH100 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-FH100

 WG-6 EX-FH100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018June 2010More modern by 93 months
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Ricoh WG-6

 EX-FH100 WG-6 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor 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) and the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FH100 versus Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FH100 vs the WG-6.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and WG-6 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and WG-6.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
environment proof
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (246g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
56
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (246g)
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Ricoh WG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Ricoh WG-6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-06-16 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 201g (0.44 pounds) 246g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $271