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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

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

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was released 12 months prior to the WG-4 GPS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the WG-4 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 EX-ZR400 WG-4 GPS 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

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

 WG-4 GPS EX-ZR400 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months

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

 EX-ZR400 WG-4 GPS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the WG-4 GPS.

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

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and WG-4 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

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

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography highlights
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography info
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography advice
71
good battery (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 235g (0.52 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 All around 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 photos 240 photos
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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $210