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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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
  • Released February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 5 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the WG-4 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 EX-Z280 WG-4 GPS 

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

 WG-4 GPS EX-Z280 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2009Fresher by 53 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)

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

 EX-Z280 WG-4 GPS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z280 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the WG-4 GPS.

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

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and WG-4 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

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

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (235 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
32
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (235g)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-31 2014-02-05
Body design 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE 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 format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 133 gr (0.29 lb) 235 gr (0.52 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 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $180 $210