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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-30 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 WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H30 versus Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 4 years before the WG-30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H30 scores versus the WG-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Ricoh WG-30

 EX-H30 WG-30 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Casio EX-H30

 WG-30 EX-H30 
ReleasedOctober 2014January 2011More modern by 45 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-30

 EX-H30 WG-30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 comes with 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 WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H30 versus Ricoh WG-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the WG-30.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and WG-30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and WG-30.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H30 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-30
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Ricoh WG-30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 mount type 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 distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $709 $428