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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced 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
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 9 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the WG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Ricoh WG-6

 EX-Z33 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-Z33

 WG-6 EX-Z33 
IntroducedFebruary 2018August 2009More recent by 103 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh WG-6

 EX-Z33 WG-6 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z33 and the WG-6.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and WG-6 is 97 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and WG-6.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to give more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (106g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition (106g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
better than average battery (340 per charge)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (246 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
56
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others (246g)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh WG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Ricoh WG-6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-31 2018-02-21
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 grams (0.23 lbs) 246 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $120 $271