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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was announced 8 years prior to the G900 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-H30 grades versus the G900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Ricoh G900

 EX-H30 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Casio EX-H30

 G900 EX-H30 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2011Fresher by 86 months
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh G900

 EX-H30 G900 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh G900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 against the G900.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and G900 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and G900.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-H30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography features
Ricoh G900 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
great battery power (340 per charge)
environment sealing
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
56
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
environment sealing
great battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh G900
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Ricoh G900
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Ricoh G900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $709 $752