Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Ricoh WG-30
EX-Z450 | WG-30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Casio EX-Z450
WG-30 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Released | October 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 62 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-30
EX-Z450 | WG-30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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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 |