Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-30

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Ricoh WG-30, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was introduced 5 years prior to the WG-30 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the WG-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Ricoh WG-30. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Ricoh WG-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z16 against the WG-30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and WG-30 is 99 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and WG-30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.