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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Announced January 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-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 3 years earlier than the WG-4 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the WG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Ricoh WG-4

 EX-ZR15 WG-4 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 WG-4 EX-ZR15 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh WG-4

 EX-ZR15 WG-4 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the WG-4.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and WG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and WG-4.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery (325 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography advice
67
good battery (325 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery (325 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-09 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 325 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 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
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $330