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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(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
Ricoh WG-6
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Ricoh WG-6

 EX-Z29 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-Z29

 WG-6 EX-Z29 
IntroducedFebruary 2018March 2009Newer by 109 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k115kClearer screen (+925k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh WG-6

 EX-Z29 WG-6 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
45
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
70
great battery power (340 per charge)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (246 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
31
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (246g)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh WG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Ricoh WG-6
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