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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released 3 years earlier than the WG-4 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the WG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Ricoh WG-4

 EX-ZR100 WG-4 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 WG-4 EX-ZR100 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2011Fresher by 31 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh WG-4

 EX-ZR100 WG-4 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the WG-4.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and WG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and WG-4.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography factors
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography features
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
63
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $330