Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-FC100 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 6 years prior to the WG-4 GPS which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the WG-4 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 has outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

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

Typically, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.