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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS 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
  • Released November 2009
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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-6
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was released 6 years before the WG-5 GPS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-G1 matches up versus the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 EX-G1 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Casio EX-G1

 WG-5 GPS EX-G1 
LaunchedFebruary 2015November 2009More modern by 63 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 EX-G1 WG-5 GPS 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS 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 vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-G1 and the WG-5 GPS.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and WG-5 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
53
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (154g)
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography highlights
23
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography details
54
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (154 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than average (236 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography advice
31
manual focus
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (154g)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than average (236g)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-11-18 2015-02-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lbs) 236 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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 photographs
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 feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $61 $500