Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-50

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-50, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was released 7 years prior to the WG-50 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-S200 scores versus the WG-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S200 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S200 compared to the WG-50.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and WG-50 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and WG-50.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-50 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-S200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.