Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 20 months before the WG-4 GPS making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the WG-4 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and WG-4 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.