Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-30

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.