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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-30W

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Announced January 2011
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-H30 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one being 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-30W (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was introduced 4 years before the WG-30W and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-H30 scores vs the WG-30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 EX-H30 WG-30W 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

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

 WG-30W EX-H30 
ReleasedOctober 2014January 2011Fresher by 45 months

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

 EX-H30 WG-30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 vs the WG-30W.

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

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and WG-30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and WG-30W.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography information
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (201g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't 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-30W
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging info
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Ricoh WG-30W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $709 $280