Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-6

Following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-Z16 versus Ricoh WG-6, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 8 years before the WG-6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z16 matches up against the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Ricoh WG-6. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the WG-6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and WG-6 is 99 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and WG-6.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to show more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be behind in sensor innovation.