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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was released 6 years prior to the WG-20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z400 scores versus the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Ricoh WG-20

 EX-Z400 WG-20 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Casio EX-Z400

 WG-20 EX-Z400 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh WG-20

 EX-Z400 WG-20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the WG-20.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and WG-20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-20 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography highlights
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging details
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh WG-20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Ricoh WG-20
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2014-02-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $370