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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was released 5 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z2000 scores versus the WG-4 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 EX-Z2000 WG-4 GPS 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

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

 WG-4 GPS EX-Z2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months

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

 EX-Z2000 WG-4 GPS 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 features external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z2000 vs the WG-4 GPS.

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

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

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

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography information
34
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (152g)
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography info
62
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (152g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than average (152g)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-06 2014-02-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) 235g (0.52 pounds)
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 format - 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $210