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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
  • Announced January 2010
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2022
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was announced 13 years before the WG-80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-H15 matches up versus the WG-80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Ricoh WG-80

 EX-H15 WG-80 
Screen dimensions3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Casio EX-H15

 WG-80 EX-H15 
IntroducedMay 2022January 2010More modern by 150 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh WG-80

 EX-H15 WG-80 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. 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) while the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the WG-80.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and WG-80.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-80 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography highlights
34
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Travel photography camera
64
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
44
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
31
rather wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no mic port
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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh WG-80
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Ricoh WG-80
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-06 2022-05-19
Body design Compact 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.70 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction On, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $300