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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Released August 2009
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was launched 8 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z33 scores against the WG-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Ricoh WG-50

 EX-Z33 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Casio EX-Z33

 WG-50 EX-Z33 
LaunchedMay 2017August 2009More recent by 94 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh WG-50

 EX-Z33 WG-50 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z33 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z33 against the WG-50.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and WG-50 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and WG-50.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-50 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography advice
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography factors
55
lighter than others (106g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others (106 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography features
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh WG-50
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Ricoh WG-50
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-31 2017-05-24
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $120 $280