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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the WG-4 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

					

					

						
 EX-ZR15 WG-4 GPS 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
					

				


				

					

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

					

					

						
 WG-4 GPS EX-ZR15 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012Fresher by 25 months
					

				


				

					

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

					

					

						
 EX-ZR15 WG-4 GPS 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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).
Check the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the WG-4 GPS.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and WG-4 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and WG-4 GPS.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you have to consider the age  of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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

				


				

					

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

					

					

											

					Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
41
 manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
57
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery (325 shots)
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (240 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
67
 good battery (325 per charge)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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 environment proofing
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 low battery life (240 shots)
 heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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 has manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 good battery (325 per charge)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
54
 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 environment proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 low battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
33
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic port
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 decently wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-09 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 176 gr (0.39 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
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 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 325 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $210