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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 2010
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WG-30W which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR10 scores vs the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-ZR10 WG-30W 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Casio EX-ZR10

 WG-30W EX-ZR10 
ReleasedOctober 2014September 2010Newer by 49 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-ZR10 WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 vs the WG-30W.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-09-20 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $190 $280