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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Released January 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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 7 years before the WG-6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Ricoh WG-6

 EX-ZR15 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 WG-6 EX-ZR15 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2012Newer by 74 months
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh WG-6

 EX-ZR15 WG-6 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the WG-6.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and WG-6 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and WG-6.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (325 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
67
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
good battery (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (246 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
56
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery (340 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (246 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh WG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Ricoh WG-6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-09 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 246 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 pictures 340 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $249 $271