Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was announced 6 months earlier than the WG-4 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the WG-4 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the WG-4 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account.