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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GR 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 GR
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Ricoh GR

 EX-H30 GR 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Casio EX-H30

 GR EX-H30 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2011Newer by 27 months
Display resolution1230k461kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh GR

 EX-H30 GR 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GR Portrait photography factors
39
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (245 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Ricoh GR
69
lighter than competition (201g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (245 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GR Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
62
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh GR
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Ricoh GR
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