Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(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
(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
- Revealed February 2018
- Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-6, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z550 was introduced 9 years before the WG-6 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z550 grades vs the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Ricoh WG-6
EX-Z550 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-Z550
WG-6 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 98 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh WG-6
EX-Z550 | WG-6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z550 against the WG-6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and WG-6 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and WG-6.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2018-02-21 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Flash on, flash 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 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 3840x2160 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 143 gr (0.32 pounds) | 246 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 340 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $149 | $271 |