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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
34 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched November 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
  • Launched October 2014
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 5 years prior to the WG-30W and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Ricoh WG-30W

		

		

			
 EX-FC150 WG-30W 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Casio EX-FC150

		

		

			
 WG-30W EX-FC150 
LaunchedOctober 2014November 2009More recent by 59 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh WG-30W

		

		

			
 EX-FC150 WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-FC150 versus Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the WG-30W.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and WG-30W.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to provide you with greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
26
 you can focus manually
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
36
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 features face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography info
55
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography features
30
 fast shooting (40.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
45
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
50
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
71
 weather proof
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography information
31
 you can focus manually
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 low resolution (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
25
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
 doesn't have mic port
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 features face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Ricoh WG-30W
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-11-16 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 173 grams (0.38 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $280