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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 12 months prior to the WG-4 GPS so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 EX-ZR700 WG-4 GPS 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

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

 WG-4 GPS EX-ZR700 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months

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

 EX-ZR700 WG-4 GPS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the WG-4 GPS.

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

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

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

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR700 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography advice
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography highlights
71
good battery life (470 shots)
lighter than average (222 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
heavier than average (235 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery life (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than average (235g)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-29 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $370 $210