Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-6

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 6 years prior to the WG-6 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the WG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Ricoh WG-6. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the WG-6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and WG-6 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and WG-6.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.