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Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Casio TRYX
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21mm (F2.8) lens
  • n/ag - 122 x 58 x 15mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Revealed October 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Casio TRYX and Ricoh WG-30, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was launched 4 years prior to the WG-30 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TRYX matches up vs the WG-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Ricoh WG-30

 TRYX WG-30 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Casio TRYX

 WG-30 TRYX 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2011Newer by 45 months

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Ricoh WG-30

 TRYX WG-30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio TRYX features external dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Casio TRYX and Ricoh WG-30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TRYX vs the WG-30.

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and WG-30 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TRYX and WG-30.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TRYX is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography advice
58
screen articulates
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography advice
56
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography info
28
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
62
selfie friendly display
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Casio TRYX vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Ricoh WG-30
 Casio Exilim TRYXRicoh WG-30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX Ricoh WG-30
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-10-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 192g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $689 $428