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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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
  • Announced February 2014
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z280 versus Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was announced 5 years before the WG-4 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the WG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Ricoh WG-4

 EX-Z280 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-Z280

 WG-4 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2009More modern by 53 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh WG-4

 EX-Z280 WG-4 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 features outside measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the WG-4.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and WG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and WG-4.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
55
lighter than others in class (133g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
62
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
72
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography factors
32
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
54
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-31 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $330