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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is fairly similar but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 EX-H30 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Casio EX-H30

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 EX-H30 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 EX-H30 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The EX-H30 contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh harder. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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lighter than competition (201g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
more heavy than others (550g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
63
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
24
decently wide (24mm)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than others (550 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-02-02
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 180s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
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 - 400 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $709 $871