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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

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

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
40
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
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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
45
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)
69
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
49
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
34
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