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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-6 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-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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Ricoh WG-6

 EX-Z550 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-Z550

 WG-6 EX-Z550 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2010Fresher by 98 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh WG-6

 EX-Z550 WG-6 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
34
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features face detect focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
70
good battery pack (340 per charge)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (246g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh WG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Ricoh WG-6
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