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Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Announced 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
  • Announced September 2014
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Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was announced 6 years before the WG-M1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-S5 grades versus the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-S5 WG-M1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-S5

 WG-M1 EX-S5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2009More recent by 69 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-S5 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution115k115kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the WG-M1.

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and WG-M1 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and WG-M1.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer you greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
25
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography information
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S5
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
53
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
22
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-08 2014-09-12
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () (1×)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 1.5 inches
Screen resolution 115k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 DB-65
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $2,000