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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-H20G versus Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was launched 4 years prior to the WG-20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H20G matches up against the WG-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Ricoh WG-20

 EX-H20G WG-20 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Casio EX-H20G

 WG-20 EX-H20G 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2010More recent by 41 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh WG-20

 EX-H20G WG-20 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H20G versus Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H20G versus the WG-20.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and WG-20.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography advice
60
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (216g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging highlights
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (216g)
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh WG-20
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GRicoh WG-20
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-09-20 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $370