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Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 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
  • Introduced February 2014
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Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-S200 and Ricoh WG-4, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was launched 4 years before the WG-4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-S200 grades vs the WG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Ricoh WG-4

 EX-S200 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-S200

 WG-4 EX-S200 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2010More modern by 42 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Ricoh WG-4

 EX-S200 WG-4 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S200 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S200 and Ricoh WG-4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S200 against the WG-4.

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and WG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S200 and WG-4.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography details
34
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S200
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
72
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
36
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Ricoh WG-4
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-08-03 2014-02-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 grams (0.29 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-120 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $330