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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

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
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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).

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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