Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Revealed January 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
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced October 2014

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh WG-30, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z400 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z400 scores versus the WG-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Ricoh WG-30
EX-Z400 | WG-30 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Casio EX-Z400
WG-30 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Announced | October 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 70 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh WG-30
EX-Z400 | WG-30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh WG-30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the WG-30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and WG-30.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Ricoh WG-30 |
Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) | 192 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $0 | $428 |