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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2017
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 6 years before the WG-50 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the WG-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Ricoh WG-50

 EX-ZR100 WG-50 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 WG-50 EX-ZR100 
ReleasedMay 2017July 2011Fresher by 71 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh WG-50

 EX-ZR100 WG-50 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh WG-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the WG-50.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and WG-50 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and WG-50.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-50 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography details
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh WG-50
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Ricoh WG-50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum 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 diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $280