Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-30

Following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 6 years before the WG-30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the WG-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while 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 ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the WG-30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and WG-30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and WG-30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.