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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was announced 4 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-H20G grades versus the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 EX-H20G WG-4 GPS 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

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

 WG-4 GPS EX-H20G 
RevealedFebruary 2014September 2010More recent by 41 months

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

 EX-H20G WG-4 GPS 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G provides outer measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H20G and the WG-4 GPS.

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

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

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

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and WG-4 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography highlights
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (216g)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography info
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (216g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than average (235g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging highlights
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (216g)
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (235 grams)
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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GRicoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-09-20 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 235g (0.52 pounds)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $210