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Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Casio TRYX
(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
Ricoh WG-4
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Ricoh WG-4

 TRYX WG-4 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio TRYX

 WG-4 TRYX 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Ricoh WG-4

 TRYX WG-4 
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography highlights
58
screen can move to multiple angles
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio TRYX
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio TRYX
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
56
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography features
28
screen size is decent (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
62
screen is selfie friendly
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
36
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim TRYXRicoh WG-4
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