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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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

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

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

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

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

 EX-H30 WG-4 GPS 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (201g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (235g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (235g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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