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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30W

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

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed August 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
  • Launched October 2014
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was announced 14 months prior to the WG-30W which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the WG-30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 EX-ZR800 WG-30W 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

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

 WG-30W EX-ZR800 
LaunchedOctober 2014August 2013Newer by 14 months

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

 EX-ZR800 WG-30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the WG-30W.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and WG-30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and WG-30W.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography information
74
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography highlights
55
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 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 aliasing 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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (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 format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical 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 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 470 shots 300 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $429 $280