Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-50

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-50, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was launched 8 years before the WG-50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-G1 matches up against the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the WG-50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and WG-50.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-50 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be behind in sensor technology.