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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2014
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and WG-4 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was brought out around the same time to the WG-4 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-100 grades against the WG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Ricoh WG-4

 EX-100 WG-4 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-100

 WG-4 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh WG-4

 EX-100 WG-4 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 enjoys external measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-100 against the WG-4.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and WG-4 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and WG-4.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-4 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
41
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography factors
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography information
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
high frames per second (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (390 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography factors
63
great battery power (390 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
great battery power (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
54
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
36
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-100Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Ricoh WG-4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-06 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/20000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389 gr (0.86 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 390 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $572 $330