Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced February 2010
(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
- Announced February 2014

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
Let's look closer at the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh WG-4, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-S7 was brought out 5 years prior to the WG-4 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-S7 grades vs the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Ricoh WG-4. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Ricoh WG-4
EX-S7 | WG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-S7
WG-4 | EX-S7 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 48 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh WG-4
EX-S7 | WG-4 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 has got external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh WG-4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the WG-4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and WG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and WG-4.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-S7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Ricoh WG-4 |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-02-21 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 230g (0.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $140 | $330 |