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Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2010
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
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Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-S200 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-S200 scores against the WG-5 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 EX-S200 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Casio EX-S200

 WG-5 GPS EX-S200 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2010More modern by 55 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 EX-S200 WG-5 GPS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S200 features external dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S200 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S200 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and WG-5 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography features
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than competitors (236 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S200
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
42
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging details
29
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (236 grams)
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Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-08-03 2015-02-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 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
Min native ISO 50 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
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 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lb) 236 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-120 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $500