Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-30W

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.