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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 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
  • Announced October 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was announced 5 years earlier than the WG-30W which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z2000 grades against the WG-30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-Z2000 WG-30W 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Casio EX-Z2000

 WG-30W EX-Z2000 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2010Newer by 57 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-Z2000 WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z2000 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the WG-30W.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and WG-30W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (152 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography factors
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decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (152 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (152 grams)
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Ricoh WG-30W
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-06 2014-10-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $280