Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Ricoh WG-6
EX-Z33 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-Z33
WG-6 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 103 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh WG-6
EX-Z33 | WG-6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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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 |