Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

The following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was released 24 months before the WG-5 GPS making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the WG-5 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers exterior 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-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and WG-5 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.