Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-30

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and WG-30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was unveiled 8 months prior to the WG-30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-100 scores against the WG-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Ricoh WG-30. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 provides physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh WG-30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-100 versus the WG-30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and WG-30 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and WG-30.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-30 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.