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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4 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
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Announced February 2014
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 and 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-ZR400 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was released 12 months before the WG-4 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the WG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Ricoh WG-4

 EX-ZR400 WG-4 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 WG-4 EX-ZR400 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh WG-4

 EX-ZR400 WG-4 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the WG-4.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and WG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and WG-4.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR400 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography factors
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography info
71
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Ricoh WG-4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-29 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
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 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 500 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $330