Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.