Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-S5 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S5 was revealed 6 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-S5 grades versus the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S5 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S5 vs the WG-4 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and WG-4 GPS is 97 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to resolve more detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.