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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Launched November 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
  • Introduced February 2014
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh WG-4, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was revealed 5 years prior to the WG-4 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-G1 grades vs the WG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Ricoh WG-4

 EX-G1 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-G1

 WG-4 EX-G1 
IntroducedFebruary 2014November 2009More modern by 51 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh WG-4

 EX-G1 WG-4 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 features outside measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-G1 vs the WG-4.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and WG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and WG-4.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography features
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (154g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography information
23
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography features
54
environment proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (154g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
31
has manual focus
environment proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (154g)
36
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Ricoh WG-4
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-11-18 2014-02-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 154 grams (0.34 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-800 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $61 $330