Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Casio EX-ZR700 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
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Announced January 2013
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Ricoh WG-4
EX-ZR700 | WG-4 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-ZR700
WG-4 | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh WG-4
EX-ZR700 | WG-4 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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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 |