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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2017
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 8 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the WG-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Ricoh WG-50

 EX-Z280 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Casio EX-Z280

 WG-50 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedMay 2017August 2009Fresher by 94 months
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh WG-50

 EX-Z280 WG-50 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the WG-50.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and WG-50 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and WG-50.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-50 to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography highlights
32
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh WG-50
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Ricoh WG-50
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-31 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $280