Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-50
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- 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
- Revealed September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released May 2017

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Ricoh WG-50, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z16 was released 7 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the WG-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Ricoh WG-50
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Casio EX-Z16
WG-50 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Released | May 2017 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 81 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+2.7") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh WG-50
EX-Z16 | WG-50 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 has outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z16 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z16 against the WG-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and WG-50 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and WG-50.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Ricoh WG-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Ricoh WG-50 |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-09-20 | 2017-05-24 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | - | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 0 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 848x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 193 gr (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 300 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $100 | $280 |