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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2009
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 EX-Z29 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Casio EX-Z29

 WG-4 GPS EX-Z29 
LaunchedFebruary 2014March 2009More recent by 60 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kCrisper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 EX-Z29 WG-4 GPS 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
57
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
69
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography factors
31
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-03-03 2014-02-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (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 data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 235 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $79 $210