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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was revealed 6 years before the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z33 scores against the WG-5 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 EX-Z33 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Casio EX-Z33

 WG-5 GPS EX-Z33 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2009More modern by 66 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 EX-Z33 WG-5 GPS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 and the WG-5 GPS.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and WG-5 GPS is 97 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (106g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
27
you can focus manually
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-31 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 pounds) 236g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $120 $500