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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(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
Ricoh WG-4
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Ricoh WG-4

 EX-Z450 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-Z450

 WG-4 EX-Z450 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2009Fresher by 54 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-4

 EX-Z450 WG-4 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
72
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography features
37
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Ricoh WG-4
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