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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H30 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 4 years before the WG-M1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-H30 scores against the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-H30 WG-M1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution461k115kClearer screen (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-H30

 WG-M1 EX-H30 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2011More recent by 44 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-H30 WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H30 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the WG-M1.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and WG-M1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-H30 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
great battery life (350 shots)
environment proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
35
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging details
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) (1×)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 1.5"
Screen resolution 461k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 201g (0.44 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $709 $2,000