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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 6 years before the WG-6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Ricoh WG-6

 EX-ZR1000 WG-6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 WG-6 EX-ZR1000 
IntroducedFebruary 2018September 2012More modern by 65 months
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh WG-6

 EX-ZR1000 WG-6 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the WG-6.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and WG-6 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and WG-6.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR1000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (255 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
50
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
70
great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (255g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
good battery life (340 CIPA)
weather proof
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery life (340 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (255g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh WG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Ricoh WG-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-09-25 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 255g (0.56 lb) 246g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 470 photos 340 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $572 $271