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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 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
  • Launched February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 6 years before the WG-6 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the WG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Ricoh WG-6

 EX-ZR300 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 WG-6 EX-ZR300 
LaunchedFebruary 2018May 2012More recent by 70 months
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh WG-6

 EX-ZR300 WG-6 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the WG-6.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and WG-6 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and WG-6.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography features
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography features
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
environment proof
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (246 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
56
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (246 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh WG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-05-22 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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 range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 246g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 500 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $329 $271