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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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
  • Launched October 2014
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 4 years before the WG-30W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-ZR100 WG-30W 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Casio EX-ZR100

 WG-30W EX-ZR100 
LaunchedOctober 2014July 2011More recent by 39 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-ZR100 WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the WG-30W.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and WG-30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and WG-30W.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
64
lighter than others in class (204g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-19 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $280