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Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FH100 and Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WG-30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-FH100 grades against the WG-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Ricoh WG-30

 EX-FH100 WG-30 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Casio EX-FH100

 WG-30 EX-FH100 
RevealedOctober 2014June 2010Newer by 52 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Ricoh WG-30

 EX-FH100 WG-30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FH100 vs the WG-30.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and WG-30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and WG-30.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30 to show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH100
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
36
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography factors
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Ricoh WG-30
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Ricoh WG-30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-06-16 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 201g (0.44 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $428