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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
Ricoh WG-30W
(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").

Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-FC100 WG-30W 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Casio EX-FC100

 WG-30W EX-FC100 
ReleasedOctober 2014January 2009More modern by 70 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-FC100 WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Ricoh WG-30W
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