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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
39 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Introduced May 2017
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 6 years before the WG-50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Ricoh WG-50

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 WG-50 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 WG-50 EX-ZR15 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2012More modern by 65 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh WG-50

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 WG-50 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has physical dimensions 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-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the WG-50.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and WG-50 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and WG-50.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you have to factor the release date  of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
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 manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 focusing manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
62
 image stabilization (Digital)
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography details
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery power (325 shots)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
49
 image stabilization (Digital)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography information
67
 better than average battery power (325 per charge)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
 environment sealing
 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography features
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 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (325 CIPA)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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 focusing manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging factors
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no mic port
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh WG-50
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Ricoh WG-50
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-09 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
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)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye On, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 325 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $249 $280