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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Launched February 2014
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the WG-4 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh WG-4

 EX-FC100 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-FC100

 WG-4 EX-FC100 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-4

 EX-FC100 WG-4 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 features outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the WG-4.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and WG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and WG-4.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 to render greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (9MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
72
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging info
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $330