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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 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-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Ricoh WG-50, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was revealed 9 years earlier than the WG-50 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z400 scores vs the WG-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Ricoh WG-50

 EX-Z400 WG-50 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Casio EX-Z400

 WG-50 EX-Z400 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2009Newer by 101 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh WG-50

 EX-Z400 WG-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 has external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z400 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z400 against the WG-50.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and WG-50.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-50 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging information
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh WG-50
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Ricoh WG-50
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-08 2017-05-24
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $280