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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-6 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-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 7 years before the WG-6 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the WG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Ricoh WG-6

 EX-ZR100 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 WG-6 EX-ZR100 
ReleasedFebruary 2018July 2011More recent by 80 months
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh WG-6

 EX-ZR100 WG-6 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the WG-6.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and WG-6 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and WG-6.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
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lighter than others in class (204g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
good battery pack (340 per charge)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (246g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (246 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh WG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
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
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 246g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $271