Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-30W
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
43


91 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Ricoh WG-30W
EX-ZR400 | WG-30W | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Casio EX-ZR400
WG-30W | EX-ZR400 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | October 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 20 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh WG-30W
EX-ZR400 | WG-30W | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Ricoh 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 |