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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 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
  • Released September 2014
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was introduced 6 years prior to the WG-M1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z400 scores vs the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-Z400 WG-M1 
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-Z400

 WG-M1 EX-Z400 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2009More modern by 69 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-Z400 WG-M1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 has physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z400 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the WG-M1.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and WG-M1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
64
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proof
decent MP (14MP)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
35
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic support
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) (1×)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 1.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s -
Max shutter speed 1/1000s -
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 DB-65
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $2,000