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Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Announced June 2009
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
  • Released October 2014
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Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was introduced 6 years prior to the WG-30W which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-H10 matches up vs the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-H10 WG-30W 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Casio EX-H10

 WG-30W EX-H10 
ReleasedOctober 2014June 2009More modern by 64 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-H10 WG-30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H10 has got external measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H10 and the WG-30W.

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H10 and WG-30W.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30W to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H10
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H10
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Ricoh WG-30W
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-06-11 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 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
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $280