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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Introduced September 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
  • Introduced October 2014
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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 5 years earlier than the WG-30W and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-H20G matches up versus the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-H20G WG-30W 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Casio EX-H20G

 WG-30W EX-H20G 
IntroducedOctober 2014September 2010More recent by 49 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-H20G WG-30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G provides outer measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh WG-30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H20G against the WG-30W.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and WG-30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and WG-30W.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30W to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography advice
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (216g)
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography advice
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (216g)
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh WG-30W
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Ricoh WG-30W
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-09-20 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $280