Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-10 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was launched 2 months prior to the WG-4 GPS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-10 grades versus the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 provides physical measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-10 and the WG-4 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and WG-4 GPS is 83 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.