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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(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
Ricoh WG-6
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Ricoh WG-6

 EX-Z280 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-Z280

 WG-6 EX-Z280 
IntroducedFebruary 2018August 2009Newer by 103 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k115kCrisper display (+925k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh WG-6

 EX-Z280 WG-6 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
55
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than average in class (133g)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
70
good battery life (340 shots)
weather sealing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (246g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography features
32
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
56
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
weather sealing
good battery life (340 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (246g)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh WG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Ricoh WG-6
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