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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-6
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-H30 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was revealed 5 years before the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the WG-5 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 EX-H30 WG-5 GPS 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Casio EX-H30

 WG-5 GPS EX-H30 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 EX-H30 WG-5 GPS 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H30 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and WG-5 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (201g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (236 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (236 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Retail price $709 $500