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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
EX-Z33 | WG-4 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Casio EX-Z33
WG-4 GPS | EX-Z33 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 53 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
EX-Z33 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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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 |