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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 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
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was introduced 6 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z400 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-Z400 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 EX-Z400 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Casio EX-Z400

 WG-4 GPS EX-Z400 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 EX-Z400 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the WG-4 GPS.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than average in class (235g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography advice
37
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (235g)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-08 2014-02-05
Physical type Ultracompact 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 photos
Battery type - 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 recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $210