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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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
  • Revealed September 2014
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was introduced 6 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-Z450 WG-M1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-Z450

 WG-M1 EX-Z450 
RevealedSeptember 2014August 2009Newer by 61 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-Z450 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 has exterior dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 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-Z450 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the WG-M1.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and WG-M1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and WG-M1.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
55
lighter than others (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
62
lighter than others (128g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
better than average battery (350 shots)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography details
37
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-18 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 1.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 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
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 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
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