Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Ricoh WG-30W
EX-H30 | WG-30W | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Casio EX-H30
WG-30W | EX-H30 | |||
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Released | October 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 45 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-30W
EX-H30 | WG-30W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-H30 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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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 |