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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2012
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
  • Introduced February 2014
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was announced 16 months earlier than the WG-4 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Ricoh WG-4

 EX-ZR1000 WG-4 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 WG-4 EX-ZR1000 
IntroducedFebruary 2014September 2012Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh WG-4

 EX-ZR1000 WG-4 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the WG-4.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and WG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and WG-4.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR1000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography features
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
low fps (2.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography factors
70
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-09-25 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 255g (0.56 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 470 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $572 $330