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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 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-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-4, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was released 5 years before the WG-4 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z2000 matches up against the WG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Ricoh WG-4

 EX-Z2000 WG-4 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 WG-4 EX-Z2000 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh WG-4

 EX-Z2000 WG-4 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z2000 has physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the WG-4.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and WG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and WG-4.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography advice
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (152g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
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rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Ricoh WG-4
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-06 2014-02-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $330