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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Released October 2014
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR700 was brought out 20 months earlier than the WG-30W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR700 matches up versus the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-ZR700 WG-30W 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Casio EX-ZR700

 WG-30W EX-ZR700 
ReleasedOctober 2014January 2013More modern by 20 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-ZR700 WG-30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 features outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the WG-30W.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and WG-30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and WG-30W.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images however you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR700 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
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better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Ricoh WG-30W
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (30,20,15 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $370 $280