Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-30
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92 Imaging
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed May 2012
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
(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
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched October 2014
Photography Glossary Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the WG-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Ricoh WG-30. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Ricoh WG-30
| EX-ZR300 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Casio EX-ZR300
| WG-30 | EX-ZR300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2014 |  | May 2012 | Fresher by 29 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh WG-30
| EX-ZR300 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst 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).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the WG-30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and WG-30 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and WG-30.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography information
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography details
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
great battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography info
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery life (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging info
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Ricoh |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Ricoh WG-30 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2012-05-22 | 2014-10-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| 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 | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| 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 | 205g (0.45 pounds) | 192g (0.42 pounds) |
| Physical 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 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 | 500 shots | 300 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-130 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $329 | $428 |
