Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-6

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Ricoh WG-6, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was announced 8 years prior to the WG-6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZS10 matches up vs the WG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 & Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS10 features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZS10 compared to the WG-6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and WG-6 is 99 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS10 and WG-6.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-ZS10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.