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Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-4, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was manufactured 6 years prior to the WG-4 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-FS10 grades against the WG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Ricoh WG-4

 EX-FS10 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-FS10

 WG-4 EX-FS10 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh WG-4

 EX-FS10 WG-4 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the WG-4.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and WG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FS10 and WG-4.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography information
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FS10
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
26
manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Ricoh WG-4
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-08 2014-02-05
Physical type Ultracompact 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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $330