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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Released January 2013
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 12 months prior to the WG-20 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the WG-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Ricoh WG-20

 EX-ZR400 WG-20 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 WG-20 EX-ZR400 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh WG-20

 EX-ZR400 WG-20 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the WG-20.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and WG-20.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR400 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography factors
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (500 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography info
71
good battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography details
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh WG-20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Ricoh WG-20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-29 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.45 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 260 images
Battery form 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $370