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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was launched 3 years prior to the WG-30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the WG-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Ricoh WG-30

 EX-ZR15 WG-30 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 WG-30 EX-ZR15 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2012Fresher by 33 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh WG-30

 EX-ZR15 WG-30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Ricoh WG-30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the WG-30.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and WG-30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (325 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
67
great battery (325 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography factors
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery (325 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh WG-30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Ricoh WG-30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-09 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" 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 325 photos 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $428