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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z450 was manufactured 6 years before the WG-30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the WG-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Ricoh WG-30

 EX-Z450 WG-30 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Casio EX-Z450

 WG-30 EX-Z450 
ReleasedOctober 2014August 2009Fresher by 62 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-30

 EX-Z450 WG-30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 provides outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the WG-30.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and WG-30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and WG-30.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (128g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography details
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography features
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Ricoh WG-30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-18 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 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 One One
Pricing at launch $229 $428