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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh WG-4, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WG-4 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZS10 scores against the WG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Ricoh WG-4

 EX-ZS10 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 WG-4 EX-ZS10 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh WG-4

 EX-ZS10 WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS10 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZS10 and 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 vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZS10 and the WG-4.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and WG-4 is 99 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS10 and WG-4.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (0)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography info
32
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography factors
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
72
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS10
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
36
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Ricoh WG-4
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-02-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO - 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3 inch
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 4 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $120 $330