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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-80 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-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2022
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-H20G versus Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 12 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-H20G matches up versus the WG-80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Ricoh WG-80

 EX-H20G WG-80 
Display dimensions3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Casio EX-H20G

 WG-80 EX-H20G 
IntroducedMay 2022September 2010Fresher by 141 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh WG-80

 EX-H20G WG-80 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G comes with external measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H20G versus Ricoh WG-80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H20G versus the WG-80.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and WG-80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and WG-80.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-80 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-80
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography details
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
55
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Travel photography camera
60
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
44
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging highlights
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (216g)
31
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh WG-80
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GRicoh WG-80
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Ricoh WG-80
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-09-20 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.70"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" 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 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $300