Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-6

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-S5 and Ricoh WG-6, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was revealed 10 years prior to the WG-6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-S5 scores against the WG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S5 and Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the WG-6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and WG-6 is 97 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and WG-6.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to show more detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.