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Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Revealed June 2010
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-FH100 versus Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was brought out 5 years before the WG-30W and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-FH100 grades versus the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 EX-FH100 WG-30W 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

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

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

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

 EX-FH100 WG-30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FH100 vs the WG-30W.

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

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and WG-30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

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

Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and WG-30W.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30W to show greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography advice
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Ricoh WG-30W
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-06-16 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE 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
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $280