Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Ricoh WG-30. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Ricoh WG-30
EX-FH100 | WG-30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Casio EX-FH100
WG-30 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Revealed | October 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 52 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Ricoh WG-30
EX-FH100 | WG-30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check out the Casio EX-FH100 and Ricoh WG-30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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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 |