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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

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

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 16 months earlier than the WG-4 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the WG-4 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 WG-4 GPS EX-ZR1000 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2012More modern by 16 months
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 WG-4 GPS 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the WG-4 GPS.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and WG-4 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and WG-4 GPS.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to take the production date  of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR1000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography highlights
43
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 offers face detect focus
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
41
 has manual focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 provides face detect focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
68
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (255g)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
59
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 heavier than competition (235g)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography advice
50
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 good battery pack (470 per charge)
 max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
45
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (240 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
70
 good battery pack (470 CIPA)
 lighter than average in class (255 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
 environment sealing
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 low battery power (240 per charge)
 heavier than competition (235g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography information
51
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 good battery pack (470 CIPA)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
54
 has manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging features
34
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (255 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone socket
34
 really wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic support
 heavier than competition (235 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-09-25 2014-02-05
Physical type 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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 235g (0.52 lb)
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 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 470 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $572 $210