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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • Revealed October 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the WG-30W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z400 matches up vs the WG-30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-Z400 WG-30W 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Casio EX-Z400

 WG-30W EX-Z400 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2009More recent by 70 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-Z400 WG-30W 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 has physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z400 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the WG-30W.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and WG-30W.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
36
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Ricoh WG-30W
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 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 All around 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 form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $280