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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(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
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
  • Announced February 2014
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Ricoh WG-4

 EX-S7 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-S7

 WG-4 EX-S7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh WG-4

 EX-S7 WG-4 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography info
28
you can focus manually
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Ricoh WG-4
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