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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was introduced 4 years prior to the WG-4 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-H30 scores vs the WG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Ricoh WG-4

		

		

			
 EX-H30 WG-4 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-H30

		

		

			
 WG-4 EX-H30 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-4

		

		

			
 EX-H30 WG-4 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the WG-4.
Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and WG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and WG-4.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images but you will need to consider the age  of the products into consideration. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4
39
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
41
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (201g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
52
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
45
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (240 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography information
69
 lighter than average in class (201 grams)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
 environment sealing
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 low battery life (240 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
49
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
54
 focusing manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 environment sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 low battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
30
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (201 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic jack
36
 rather wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
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 gr (0.44 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 photos
Battery format - 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 1 1
Launch price $709 $330