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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released February 2014
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
  • Launched September 2014
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was launched 7 months before the WG-M1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-100 grades versus the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-100 WG-M1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"1.5"Bigger screen (+2")
Screen resolution922k115kClearer screen (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-100

 WG-M1 EX-100 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2014More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-100 WG-M1 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 features outside dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-100 versus the WG-M1.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and WG-M1 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and WG-M1.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-M1 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
42
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-100
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
53
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
49
great max shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery pack (390 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
good battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
53
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-100Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2014-02-06 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) (1×)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/20000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389 gr (0.86 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 390 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $572 $2,000