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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Launched February 2014
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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H15 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WG-4 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-H15 grades versus the WG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Ricoh WG-4

 EX-H15 WG-4 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-H15

 WG-4 EX-H15 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh WG-4

 EX-H15 WG-4 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh WG-4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H15 and the WG-4.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and WG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and WG-4.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography factors
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography details
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 grams (0.35 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $330