Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-6

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z800 versus Ricoh WG-6, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was announced 8 years earlier than the WG-6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z800 matches up versus the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z800 offers outside 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-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z800 against the WG-6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and WG-6 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and WG-6.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z800 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.