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Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(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
Ricoh WG-30
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Ricoh WG-30

 EX-S5 WG-30 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Casio EX-S5

 WG-30 EX-S5 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2009More modern by 70 months
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Ricoh WG-30

 EX-S5 WG-30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"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).

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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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography features
27
you can focus manually
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Ricoh WG-30
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Ricoh WG-30
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