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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was revealed 5 years prior to the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z33 matches up versus the WG-4 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 EX-Z33 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Casio EX-Z33

 WG-4 GPS EX-Z33 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2009Newer by 53 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 EX-Z33 WG-4 GPS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the WG-4 GPS.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and WG-4 GPS is 97 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
55
lighter than average (106g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average (106g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (235 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (235 grams)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lbs) 235 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 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
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $120 $210