Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-30

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-S200 and Ricoh WG-30, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was introduced 5 years earlier than the WG-30 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-S200 grades against the WG-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S200 & Ricoh WG-30. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S200 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S200 and Ricoh WG-30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S200 versus the WG-30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and WG-30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and WG-30.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30 to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.