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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
34 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 3 years prior to the WG-30W which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 WG-30W 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 WG-30W EX-ZR15 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2012More modern by 33 months
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 WG-30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the WG-30W.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and WG-30W.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos however you need to consider the age  of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
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 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
62
 image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography highlights
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 great battery life (325 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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 image stabilization (Digital)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography factors
67
 great battery life (325 shots)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
 environment proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography information
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 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 great battery life (325 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging advice
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 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no external microphone support
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 has face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Ricoh WG-30W
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-09 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash    
AE 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), 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Physical 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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $249 $280