Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 24 months earlier than the WG-30W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the WG-30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the WG-30W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and WG-30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and WG-30W.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR1000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.