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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed September 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
  • Launched February 2014
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh WG-4, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was launched 4 years before the WG-4 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z16 grades against the WG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Ricoh WG-4

 EX-Z16 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-Z16

 WG-4 EX-Z16 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2010Newer by 41 months
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh WG-4

 EX-Z16 WG-4 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the WG-4.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and WG-4 is 99 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and WG-4.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography advice
53
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
72
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography features
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Ricoh WG-4
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-09-20 2014-02-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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 848 x 480 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $100 $330