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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(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
Ricoh WG-50
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Ricoh WG-50

 EX-Z16 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Casio EX-Z16

 WG-50 EX-Z16 
ReleasedMay 2017September 2010Fresher by 81 months
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh WG-50

 EX-Z16 WG-50 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
53
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography highlights
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen ( inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh WG-50
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Ricoh WG-50
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