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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-6 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-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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh WG-6, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was introduced 9 years prior to the WG-6 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-G1 scores versus the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Ricoh WG-6

 EX-G1 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-G1

 WG-6 EX-G1 
IntroducedFebruary 2018November 2009Newer by 100 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh WG-6

 EX-G1 WG-6 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 has external dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh WG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the WG-6.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and WG-6 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and WG-6.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to deliver extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography info
53
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (154 grams)
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography factors
23
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
54
weather proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (154 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
good battery life (340 shots)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
heavier than average (246 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography info
31
focusing manually
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
56
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery life (340 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others in class (154 grams)
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average (246g)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh WG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Ricoh WG-6
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-11-18 2018-02-21
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 pounds) 246g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" 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 - 340 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $61 $271