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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 3 months later than the G700SE which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the G700SE in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Ricoh G700SE

 EX-H30 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Casio EX-H30

 G700SE EX-H30 
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh G700SE

 EX-H30 G700SE 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011October 2010Same age
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-H30 vs the G700SE.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and G700SE is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and G700SE.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-H30 to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
has manual focus
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors (201g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (307g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography information
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
40
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
weather sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (307 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh G700SE
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Ricoh G700SE
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
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 autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 model NP-130 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $709 $0