Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced August 2010
(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
- Introduced February 2014
Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-4, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-Z800 was unveiled 4 years prior to the WG-4 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z800 scores against the WG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Ricoh WG-4
EX-Z800 | WG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-Z800
WG-4 | EX-Z800 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | August 2010 | Newer by 42 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh WG-4
EX-Z800 | WG-4 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 features physical measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications 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-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z800 against the WG-4.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and WG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and WG-4.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Ricoh WG-4 |
Category | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-08-03 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124g (0.27 lbs) | 230g (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-120 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $150 | $330 |