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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Released January 2009
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-6, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z400 was launched 10 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z400 matches up against the WG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Ricoh WG-6

 EX-Z400 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-Z400

 WG-6 EX-Z400 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2009Fresher by 111 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh WG-6

 EX-Z400 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the WG-6.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and WG-6 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and WG-6.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
70
better than average battery (340 shots)
weather proof
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
56
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
weather proof
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging info
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh WG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Ricoh WG-6
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2018-02-21
Body design Ultracompact 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 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support 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 size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 246 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 340 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $271