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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
44 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 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
  • Revealed February 2014
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Ricoh WG-4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the WG-4 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the WG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Ricoh WG-4

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 WG-4 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 WG-4 EX-ZR300 
RevealedFebruary 2014May 2012Fresher by 20 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh WG-4

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 WG-4 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the WG-4.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and WG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and WG-4.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you might want to factor the age  of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography info
39
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
40
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has face detection focusing
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography factors
55
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 great battery pack (500 shots)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (240 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
71
 great battery pack (500 shots)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
 weather proof
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
52
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 great battery pack (500 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
53
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging advice
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing mic support
36
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic port
Photography Glossary
        
                
        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-05-22 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
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)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 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 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash    
AE 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, 30 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 format H.264 H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 500 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $329 $330