Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-4
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Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21mm (F2.8) lens
- n/ag - 122 x 58 x 15mm
- Revealed January 2011
(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
- Launched February 2014

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-4, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The TRYX was launched 4 years earlier than the WG-4 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TRYX grades vs the WG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim TRYX and Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are available at Casio TRYX Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Ricoh WG-4
TRYX | WG-4 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio TRYX
WG-4 | TRYX | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 37 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Casio TRYX and Ricoh WG-4
TRYX | WG-4 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio TRYX enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TRYX against the WG-4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and WG-4 is 99 and 90 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TRYX and WG-4.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged TRYX will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Casio Exilim TRYX | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim TRYX | Ricoh WG-4 |
Category | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21mm (1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 240 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $689 | $330 |