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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was released about the same time to the WG-4 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-100 grades against the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 EX-100 WG-4 GPS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

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

 WG-4 GPS EX-100 

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

 EX-100 WG-4 GPS 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2014Same generation
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 has got physical dimensions 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 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-100 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

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

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and WG-4 GPS is 83 and 90 respectively.

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

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
71
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
50
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000s)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (390 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (2.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography highlights
63
great battery life (390 per charge)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (235g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (235g)
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-100Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-02-06 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389 gr (0.86 pounds) 235 gr (0.52 pounds)
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 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $572 $210