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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released September 2010
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z16 grades against the WG-5 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 EX-Z16 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Casio EX-Z16

 WG-5 GPS EX-Z16 
RevealedFebruary 2015September 2010More modern by 53 months
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 EX-Z16 WG-5 GPS 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 features physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and WG-5 GPS is 99 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and WG-5 GPS.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
53
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 shots)
heavier than competition (236 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography factors
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (848 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than competition (236 grams)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2010-09-20 2015-02-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3 inches
Resolution of display 0k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 236 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
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