Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
43


90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
41
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Ricoh WG-4
EX-ZR400 | WG-4 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-ZR400
WG-4 | EX-ZR400 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Ricoh 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 |