Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was unveiled 9 years before the WG-6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the WG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Ricoh WG-6
EX-Z280 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-Z280
WG-6 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 103 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+925k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh WG-6
EX-Z280 | WG-6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the WG-6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and WG-6 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and WG-6.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to offer more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2018-02-21 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Flash on, flash off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 pounds) | 246g (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $180 | $271 |