Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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![Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100/Casio-EX-FC100-front.jpg)
![Ricoh WG-30W front Ricoh WG-30W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-30W/Ricoh-WG-30W-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2009
(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
- Released October 2014
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 6 years prior to the WG-30W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh WG-30W
EX-FC100 | WG-30W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Casio EX-FC100
WG-30W | EX-FC100 | |||
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Released | October 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 70 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-30W
EX-FC100 | WG-30W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the WG-30W.
![Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-vs-Ricoh-WG-30W-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and WG-30W is 94 and 91 respectively.
![Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-vs-Ricoh-WG-30W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and WG-30W.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind in sensor tech.
![Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-vs-Ricoh-WG-30W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-vs-Ricoh-WG-30W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Ricoh WG-30W |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 9 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 300 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $280 |