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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

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.

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

 EX-Z16 WG-4 GPS 

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

 WG-4 GPS EX-Z16 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2010Newer by 41 months
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

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

 EX-Z16 WG-4 GPS 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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

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

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography advice
53
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
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manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (848 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-09-20 2014-02-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 235 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical 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 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 $210