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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
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
  • Revealed October 2014
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh WG-30, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S7 was released 5 years before the WG-30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-S7 grades versus the WG-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Ricoh WG-30

 EX-S7 WG-30 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Casio EX-S7

 WG-30 EX-S7 
RevealedOctober 2014February 2010Newer by 56 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh WG-30

 EX-S7 WG-30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh WG-30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S7 vs the WG-30.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and WG-30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and WG-30.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography info
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh WG-30
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Ricoh WG-30
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-21 2014-10-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 121 gr (0.27 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $140 $428