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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 8 years prior to the WG-50 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the WG-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Ricoh WG-50

 EX-Z450 WG-50 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Casio EX-Z450

 WG-50 EX-Z450 
LaunchedMay 2017August 2009More modern by 94 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-50

 EX-Z450 WG-50 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 offers physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the WG-50.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and WG-50 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and WG-50.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography features
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors (128g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography information
36
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-50
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Ricoh WG-50
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-18 2017-05-24
Body design Compact 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $229 $280