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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was unveiled 4 years prior to the WG-30W and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZS15 scores vs the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-ZS15 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Casio EX-ZS15

 WG-30W EX-ZS15 
LaunchedOctober 2014July 2011More recent by 39 months
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Ricoh WG-30W

 EX-ZS15 WG-30W 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS15 provides outer measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZS15 versus the WG-30W.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and WG-30W.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-ZS15 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (154g)
low maximum ISO (0)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
32
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
61
decent MP (14MP)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography highlights
32
great maximum aperture (f)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
26
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (154g)
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Ricoh WG-30W
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-18 2014-10-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO - 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 2.7"
Resolution of screen 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 4s
Max shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 - 300 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $248 $280