Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30
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![Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR800/Casio-EX-ZR800-front.jpg)
![Ricoh WG-30 front Ricoh WG-30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-30/Ricoh-WG-30-front.jpg)
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40 Features
34 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 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
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released October 2014
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The EX-ZR800 was launched 14 months prior to the WG-30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the WG-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Ricoh WG-30
EX-ZR800 | WG-30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Casio EX-ZR800
WG-30 | EX-ZR800 | |||
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Released | October 2014 | ![]() | August 2013 | More recent by 14 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh WG-30
EX-ZR800 | WG-30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the WG-30.
![Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR800-vs-Ricoh-WG-30-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and WG-30 is 91 and 91 respectively.
![Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR800-vs-Ricoh-WG-30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and WG-30.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR800 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR800-vs-Ricoh-WG-30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR800-vs-Ricoh-WG-30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Ricoh WG-30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-08-07 | 2014-10-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) | 192 grams (0.42 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 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $429 | $428 |