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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 12 months before the WG-4 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR700 grades against the WG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Ricoh WG-4

 EX-ZR700 WG-4 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 WG-4 EX-ZR700 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh WG-4

 EX-ZR700 WG-4 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the WG-4.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and WG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and WG-4.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR700 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography info
50
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (470 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography information
70
great battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than others in class (222g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
weather proof
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
36
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $370 $330