Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed 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
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced February 2014
- Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
Below is a complete review of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z90 was launched 5 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the WG-4 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
EX-Z90 | WG-4 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Casio EX-Z90
WG-4 GPS | EX-Z90 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
EX-Z90 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 features physical dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z90 and the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and WG-4 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and WG-4 GPS.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-08-18 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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 | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 235 grams (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $150 | $210 |