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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Announced July 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
  • Announced October 2014
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FH25 and Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was launched 5 years prior to the WG-30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-FH25 grades vs the WG-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Ricoh WG-30

 EX-FH25 WG-30 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Casio EX-FH25

 WG-30 EX-FH25 
AnnouncedOctober 2014July 2010More modern by 51 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Ricoh WG-30

 EX-FH25 WG-30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH25 against the WG-30.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and WG-30 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and WG-30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (524 grams)
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image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (524 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (524g)
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Ricoh WG-30
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Ricoh WG-30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-07-06 2014-10-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 grams (1.16 pounds) 192 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 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
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $450 $428