Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-4

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-S5 versus Ricoh WG-4, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was introduced 6 years before the WG-4 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-S5 scores versus the WG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-S5 versus the WG-4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and WG-4 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and WG-4.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to provide greater detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.