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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Released September 2010
Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H20G was introduced 4 years prior to the WG-4 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-H20G grades versus the WG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Ricoh WG-4

 EX-H20G WG-4 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-H20G

 WG-4 EX-H20G 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2010Newer by 41 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh WG-4

 EX-H20G WG-4 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-H20G against the WG-4.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and WG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and WG-4.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4
35
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (216g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (216g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging highlights
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (216g)
36
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GRicoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Ricoh WG-4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-09-20 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $330