Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Ricoh WG-M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Ricoh WG-M1
EX-Z800 | WG-M1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-Z800
WG-M1 | EX-Z800 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 50 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh WG-M1
EX-Z800 | WG-M1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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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 |