Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Announced March 2009
(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
Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z29 versus Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and WG-30W (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-Z29 was brought out 6 years before the WG-30W which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z29 scores against the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Ricoh WG-30W
EX-Z29 | WG-30W | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Casio EX-Z29
WG-30W | EX-Z29 | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | March 2009 | More modern by 68 months | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh WG-30W
EX-Z29 | WG-30W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 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).
Check the Casio EX-Z29 versus Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 and the WG-30W.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and WG-30W.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-30W will resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Ricoh WG-30W |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-03-03 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 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 | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 194g (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $79 | $280 |