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

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.

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
EX-100 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Casio EX-100
WG-4 GPS | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
EX-100 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2014 | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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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 |