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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H15 versus Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H15 was launched 9 years prior to the WG-6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-H15 matches up vs the WG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Ricoh WG-6

 EX-H15 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-H15

 WG-6 EX-H15 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2010More modern by 98 months
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh WG-6

 EX-H15 WG-6 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H15 vs the WG-6.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and WG-6 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and WG-6.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography information
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography info
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
great battery life (340 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
56
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh WG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-06 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 161 grams (0.35 lbs) 246 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $271