Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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36 Features
25 Overall
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91 Imaging
38 Features
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Ricoh WG-M1
EX-Z550 | WG-M1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-Z550
WG-M1 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 57 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh WG-M1
EX-Z550 | WG-M1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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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 |