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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
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-S7 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was revealed 5 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-S7 scores vs the WG-M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-S7 WG-M1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-S7

 WG-M1 EX-S7 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2010Fresher by 55 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-S7 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the WG-M1.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and WG-M1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and WG-M1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-S7 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
28
manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-21 2014-09-12
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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 1600 800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 1.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $140 $2,000