Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-20

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh WG-20, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was unveiled 4 years before the WG-20 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z800 matches up versus the WG-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 has got physical dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z800 against the WG-20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and WG-20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and WG-20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.