Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 6 years prior to the WG-30W which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the WG-30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 features physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 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).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the WG-30W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and WG-30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and WG-30W.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.