Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

The following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z16 scores vs the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 has got outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z16 and the WG-4 GPS.

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

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.