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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Released September 2014
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 6 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-FC100 grades against the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-FC100 WG-M1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-FC100

 WG-M1 EX-FC100 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2009Newer by 69 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-FC100 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the WG-M1.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and WG-M1.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to provide extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
64
better than average battery (350 shots)
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
35
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-08 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () (1×)
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 1.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 DB-65
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $2,000