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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2010
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2017
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was revealed 7 years earlier than the WG-50 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the WG-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Ricoh WG-50

 EX-ZR10 WG-50 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 WG-50 EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedMay 2017September 2010Newer by 81 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh WG-50

 EX-ZR10 WG-50 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh WG-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the WG-50.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and WG-50 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and WG-50.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography details
41
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh WG-50
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Ricoh WG-50
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-09-20 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $190 $280