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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-S7 scores versus the WG-4 GPS 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 GPS

 EX-S7 WG-4 GPS 

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

 WG-4 GPS EX-S7 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

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

 EX-S7 WG-4 GPS 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 offers physical 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 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S7 and the WG-4 GPS.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and WG-4 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
52
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competition (235g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (235 grams)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-21 2014-02-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 235 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 photographs
Battery type - 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $140 $210