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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Launched September 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was launched 5 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z2000 grades versus the WG-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-Z2000 WG-M1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution461k115kCrisper display (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 WG-M1 EX-Z2000 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2010Fresher by 57 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-Z2000 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the WG-M1.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and WG-M1.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (152g)
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery power (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (152g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
great battery power (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
great battery power (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (152g)
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-09-12
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 1.5"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 350 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 DB-65
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $2,000