Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
(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
- Introduced October 2014
Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-30, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe EX-Z550 was brought out 5 years prior to the WG-30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the WG-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Ricoh WG-30
EX-Z550 | WG-30 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Casio EX-Z550
WG-30 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 57 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh WG-30
EX-Z550 | WG-30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 and the WG-30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and WG-30.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Ricoh WG-30 |
Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
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 | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 143 gr (0.32 lb) | 192 gr (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $149 | $428 |