Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.