Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was unveiled 4 years prior to the WG-30W and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZS10 grades vs the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 and Ricoh WG-30W. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS10 has external dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZS10 compared to the WG-30W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and WG-30W is 99 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30W to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-ZS10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.