Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Ricoh WG-30
EX-Z90 | WG-30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Casio EX-Z90
WG-30 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Released | October 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 62 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh WG-30
EX-Z90 | WG-30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check the Casio EX-Z90 versus Ricoh WG-30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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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 |