Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Launched March 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Ricoh WG-6, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and WG-6 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z29 was manufactured 10 years before the WG-6 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z29 grades versus the WG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Ricoh WG-6. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Ricoh WG-6
EX-Z29 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-Z29
WG-6 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 109 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+925k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh WG-6
EX-Z29 | WG-6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z29 versus Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z29 and the WG-6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and WG-6 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and WG-6.
As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh WG-6 will render more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-03-03 | 2018-02-21 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Flash on, flash off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 246 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 340 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SDHC / SD Memory Card | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $79 | $271 |