Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-30

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh WG-30, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WG-30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z2000 grades vs the WG-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Ricoh WG-30. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z2000 against the WG-30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and WG-30.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.