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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Announced November 2009
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-20, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WG-20 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-G1 matches up versus the WG-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Ricoh WG-20

 EX-G1 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Casio EX-G1

 WG-20 EX-G1 
RevealedFebruary 2014November 2009Newer by 51 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh WG-20

 EX-G1 WG-20 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the WG-20.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and WG-20.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-20 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
53
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography information
54
weather proof
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (154g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography details
31
has manual focus
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (154g)
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh WG-20
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Ricoh WG-20
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-11-18 2014-02-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-800 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $61 $370