Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Launched February 2018
- Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was revealed 8 years prior to the WG-6 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the WG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Ricoh WG-6
EX-H30 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-H30
WG-6 | EX-H30 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 86 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+579k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-6
EX-H30 | WG-6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 has external measurements 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-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 against the WG-6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and WG-6 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and WG-6.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2018-02-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Flash on, flash off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lb) | 246g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" 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 | - | 340 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $709 | $271 |