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Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2010
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-S200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-S200 matches up versus the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-S200 WG-M1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-S200

 WG-M1 EX-S200 
LaunchedSeptember 2014August 2010More recent by 50 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-S200 WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S200 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S200 vs the WG-M1.

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and WG-M1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S200 and WG-M1.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-S200 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
35
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S200
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
better than average battery (350 per charge)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
29
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-08-03 2014-09-12
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 1.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 132g (0.29 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-120 DB-65
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $2,000