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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Launched September 2014
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was announced 5 years before the WG-M1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z550 grades against the WG-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-Z550 WG-M1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimension2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-Z550

 WG-M1 EX-Z550 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2010Newer by 57 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-Z550 WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 provides external measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z550 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the WG-M1.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and WG-M1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
34
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery power (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
good battery power (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
good MP (14MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
35
good MP (14MP)
environment proofing
good battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) (1×)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
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 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $149 $2,000