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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • 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-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z33 was brought out 6 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-Z33 WG-M1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing2.5"1.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-Z33

 WG-M1 EX-Z33 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014August 2009Fresher by 61 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-Z33 WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions 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-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z33 and the WG-M1.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and WG-M1 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and WG-M1.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography features
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
55
lighter than competitors (106g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Ricoh WG-M1
Class 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) (1×)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 1.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft 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
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $120 $2,000