Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Released November 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced October 2014

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-10 and Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and WG-30W (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

The EX-10 was manufactured 10 months prior to the WG-30W so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-10 matches up against the WG-30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Ricoh WG-30W
EX-10 | WG-30W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Casio EX-10
WG-30W | EX-10 | |||
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Announced | October 2014 | ![]() | November 2013 | Fresher by 10 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Ricoh WG-30W
EX-10 | WG-30W | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 has outer dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-10 and Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-10 vs the WG-30W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and WG-30W is 83 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and WG-30W.
Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-30W will offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Ricoh WG-30W |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-11-14 | 2014-10-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 250 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.90 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 384 grams (0.85 pounds) | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | 455 shots | 300 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-130A | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $456 | $280 |