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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 8 years prior to the WG-6 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-H20G scores against the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Ricoh WG-6

 EX-H20G WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-H20G

 WG-6 EX-H20G 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018September 2010More modern by 90 months
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh WG-6

 EX-H20G WG-6 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G features external measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H20G and the WG-6.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and WG-6 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and WG-6.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography info
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography details
60
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
56
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
weather proof
better than average battery power (340 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh WG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GRicoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Ricoh WG-6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-09-20 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection 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)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Flash on, flash off
External flash
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) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 246 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $271