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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2010
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
  • Launched September 2014
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was brought out 5 years before the WG-M1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z800 scores vs the WG-M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-Z800 WG-M1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-Z800

 WG-M1 EX-Z800 
LaunchedSeptember 2014August 2010More modern by 50 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-Z800 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z800 provides outer dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z800 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z800 and the WG-M1.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and WG-M1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and WG-M1.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images however you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z800 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography features
34
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z800
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z800
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-08-03 2014-09-12
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 1.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 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-120 DB-65
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $2,000