Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-50

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WG-50 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the WG-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has outer 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) while the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the WG-50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and WG-50 is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and WG-50.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images however you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.