Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-30W

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-S5 and Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was introduced 6 years before the WG-30W which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-S5 grades vs the WG-30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S5 vs the WG-30W.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and WG-30W is 97 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and WG-30W.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30W to resolve more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.