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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
44 Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-6
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 3 years before the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the WG-5 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 WG-5 GPS 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 WG-5 GPS EX-ZR300 
ReleasedFebruary 2015May 2012Newer by 33 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 WG-5 GPS 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the WG-5 GPS.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and WG-5 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and WG-5 GPS.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should factor the release date  of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR300 will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography highlights
40
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
41
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography features
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (205 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
59
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 more heavy than others in class (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography details
55
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery (500 CIPA)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
49
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
71
 better than average battery (500 per charge)
 lighter than average in class (205g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
 environment proof
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
 more heavy than others in class (236 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography highlights
52
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 better than average battery (500 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
54
 manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 environment proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging features
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (205 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone port
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 no external microphone support
 more heavy than others in class (236 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-05-22 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 236 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" 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 500 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $329 $500