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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • Released October 2014
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z90 versus Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was brought out 6 years earlier than the WG-30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the WG-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Ricoh WG-30

 EX-Z90 WG-30 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Casio EX-Z90

 WG-30 EX-Z90 
ReleasedOctober 2014August 2009Newer by 62 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh WG-30

 EX-Z90 WG-30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 offers external dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z90 and the WG-30.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and WG-30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and WG-30.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30 to give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
56
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh WG-30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Ricoh WG-30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-18 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $150 $428