Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced August 2009
(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
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced October 2014
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Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Ricoh WG-30W
| EX-Z33 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Casio EX-Z33
| WG-30W | EX-Z33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2014 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 62 months |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh WG-30W
| EX-Z33 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the WG-30W.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and WG-30W is 97 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and WG-30W.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30W to render extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be behind in sensor technology.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Ricoh WG-30W |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 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 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 106 gr (0.23 lb) | 194 gr (0.43 lb) |
| 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 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-82 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $120 | $280 |