Clicky

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 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
  • Introduced October 2014
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The EX-FS10 was revealed 6 years prior to the WG-30W and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-FS10 grades versus the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-FS10 WG-30W 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Casio EX-FS10

 WG-30W EX-FS10 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2009More recent by 70 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-FS10 WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FS10 and the WG-30W.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and WG-30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and WG-30W.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to resolve greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography highlights
25
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography info
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
26
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FS10
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Ricoh WG-30W
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-08 2014-10-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $280