Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GR
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Renewed by Ricoh GR II

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GR Overview
Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh GR, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

The EX-H30 was manufactured 3 years prior to the GR which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades against the GR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GR Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Ricoh GR
EX-H30 | GR |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Casio EX-H30
GR | EX-H30 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 27 months |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh GR
EX-H30 | GR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh GR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 versus the GR.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and GR is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and GR.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The EX-H30 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder. The more aged EX-H30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Ricoh GR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Ricoh GR |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-04-17 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 300 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 972 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $709 | $971 |