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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
Ricoh WG-30
(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
Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Ricoh WG-30

 EX-ZR800 WG-30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 WG-30 EX-ZR800 
ReleasedOctober 2014August 2013More recent by 14 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh WG-30

 EX-ZR800 WG-30 
Display typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography advice
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography information
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography details
55
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh WG-30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Ricoh WG-30
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