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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Released July 2010
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
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was released 4 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-FH25 grades against the WG-4 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 EX-FH25 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Casio EX-FH25

 WG-4 GPS EX-FH25 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 EX-FH25 WG-4 GPS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the WG-4 GPS.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and WG-4 GPS is 69 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (524 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (524 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 shots)
heavier than average (235g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH25
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
45
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (524 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (235 grams)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-07-06 2014-02-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524g (1.16 pounds) 235g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 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 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $450 $210