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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced September 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
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-Z16 versus Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the WG-30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-Z16 WG-30W 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Casio EX-Z16

 WG-30W EX-Z16 
IntroducedOctober 2014September 2010Newer by 49 months
Display sizing2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-Z16 WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z16 versus Ricoh WG-30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z16 against the WG-30W.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and WG-30W.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography details
53
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (848 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Ricoh WG-30W
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-09-20 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 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
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $100 $280