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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh WG-20, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was launched 5 years prior to the WG-20 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Ricoh WG-20

 EX-Z550 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Casio EX-Z550

 WG-20 EX-Z550 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh WG-20

 EX-Z550 WG-20 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 and the WG-20.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and WG-20.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
weather proof
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh WG-20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Ricoh WG-20
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-06 2014-02-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $149 $370