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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was brought out 3 years prior to the WG-20 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the WG-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Ricoh WG-20

 EX-ZR15 WG-20 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 WG-20 EX-ZR15 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012Fresher by 25 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh WG-20

 EX-ZR15 WG-20 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the WG-20.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and WG-20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and WG-20.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
40
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (325 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography information
67
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh WG-20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-09 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 325 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 $370