Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced October 2014

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-S5 and Ricoh WG-30, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-S5 was brought out 6 years prior to the WG-30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-S5 scores vs the WG-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Ricoh WG-30
EX-S5 | WG-30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Casio EX-S5
WG-30 | EX-S5 | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 70 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Ricoh WG-30
EX-S5 | WG-30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-S5 and Ricoh WG-30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the WG-30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and WG-30 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and WG-30.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to produce greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Ricoh WG-30 |
Category | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2014-10-09 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 9MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 100 gr (0.22 lbs) | 192 gr (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 300 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $130 | $428 |