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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Released October 2014
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the WG-30W making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the WG-30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-ZR400 WG-30W 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Casio EX-ZR400

 WG-30W EX-ZR400 
ReleasedOctober 2014January 2013Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-ZR400 WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the WG-30W.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and WG-30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and WG-30W.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR400 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography factors
39
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography details
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography advice
71
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than average in class (205g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Ricoh WG-30W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 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, 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
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 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $280