Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z29 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z29 grades versus the WG-4 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z29 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will provide more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.