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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WG-30W which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-S7 scores vs the WG-30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 EX-S7 WG-30W 
Manual focus Very precise focus

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

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

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

 EX-S7 WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S7 versus the WG-30W.

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

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and WG-30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

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

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and WG-30W.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography features
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Ricoh WG-30W
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-21 2014-10-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $140 $280