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Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S5 versus Ricoh WG-20, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was launched 6 years prior to the WG-20 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-S5 grades vs the WG-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Ricoh WG-20

 EX-S5 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Casio EX-S5

 WG-20 EX-S5 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Ricoh WG-20

 EX-S5 WG-20 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S5 versus Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the WG-20.

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and WG-20 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and WG-20.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography features
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography information
53
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography features
27
has manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging information
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Ricoh WG-20
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Ricoh WG-20
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2014-02-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
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 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100g (0.22 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $370