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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Revealed November 2013
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-10 and Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was unveiled 10 months before the WG-M1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-10 scores vs the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-10 WG-M1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"1.5"Bigger screen (+2")
Screen resolution922k115kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-10

 WG-M1 EX-10 
RevealedSeptember 2014November 2013More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-10 WG-M1 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 provides external dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-10 compared to the WG-M1.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and WG-M1 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and WG-M1.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-M1 will render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-10 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-10
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
67
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (384 grams)
52
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
good battery power (455 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
great battery (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
65
good battery power (455 per charge)
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (384g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
64
great battery (350 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (455 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (384 grams)
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-10Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-11-14 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 1.5 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 250 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.90 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction no built-in flash
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384g (0.85 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 455 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-130A DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $456 $2,000