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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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
  • Launched January 2011
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Released March 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H30 was announced 10 months after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-H30 grades vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 EX-H30 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2010Newer by 10 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Casio EX-H30

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC EX-H30 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 EX-H30 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 92 and 85 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H30 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-H30 will give you more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger EX-H30 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (355g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography details
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lighter than others (201g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
60
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-03-18
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 180s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 355 grams (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 410 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $709 $349