Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Launched 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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2014
Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-Z450 was released 5 years earlier than the WG-4 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the WG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Ricoh WG-4
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-Z450
WG-4 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | August 2009 | Fresher by 54 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-4
EX-Z450 | WG-4 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with exterior dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z450 versus Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the WG-4.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and WG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and WG-4.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Ricoh WG-4 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-08-18 | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $229 | $330 |