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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

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.

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

 EX-FC100 WG-4 GPS 

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

 WG-4 GPS EX-FC100 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

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

 EX-FC100 WG-4 GPS 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Casio EX-FC100 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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

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

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
69
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than average (235 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography info
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (235 grams)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 235 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical 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 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 - 240 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $210