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Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2009
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was launched 7 years before the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-FS10 scores versus the WG-5 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 EX-FS10 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Casio EX-FS10

 WG-5 GPS EX-FS10 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2009Fresher by 74 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 EX-FS10 WG-5 GPS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and WG-5 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FS10 and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography information
25
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography details
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FS10
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than others (236 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography highlights
26
focusing manually
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than others (236g)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2015-02-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 236 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" 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 - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $500