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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(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
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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 EX-Z90 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Casio EX-Z90

 WG-4 GPS EX-Z90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2009More recent by 54 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 EX-Z90 WG-4 GPS 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
55
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography info
56
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than competition (235 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography factors
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (235 grams)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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