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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-20 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 4 years before the WG-20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-H30 grades versus the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Ricoh WG-20

 EX-H30 WG-20 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Casio EX-H30

 WG-20 EX-H30 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-20

 EX-H30 WG-20 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 and the WG-20.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and WG-20.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-H30 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography features
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-20
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
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) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $709 $370