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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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
  • Announced September 2014
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 6 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the WG-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-Z280 WG-M1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-Z280

 WG-M1 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014August 2009More recent by 61 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-Z280 WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution115k115kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z280 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the WG-M1.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and WG-M1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and WG-M1.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
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no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
37
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-31 2014-09-12
Body design Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $2,000