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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2009
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was announced 6 years prior to the WG-30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the WG-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Ricoh WG-30

 EX-Z33 WG-30 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Casio EX-Z33

 WG-30 EX-Z33 
IntroducedOctober 2014August 2009Newer by 62 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh WG-30

 EX-Z33 WG-30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the WG-30.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and WG-30 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and WG-30.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30 to render more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography info
55
lighter than average (106 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
56
lighter than average (106g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging info
25
lighter than average (106g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh WG-30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Ricoh WG-30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-31 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 106 gr (0.23 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
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