Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
- Introduced January 2011
(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
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-H30 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-H30 was revealed 4 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-H30 scores against the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
EX-H30 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Casio EX-H30
WG-4 GPS | EX-H30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 37 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
EX-H30 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 offers external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-H30 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 and the WG-4 GPS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and WG-4 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and WG-4 GPS.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H30 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) | 235 grams (0.52 lbs) |
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 All around 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 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $709 | $210 |