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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 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
  • Introduced September 2014
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 5 years before the WG-M1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR10 scores against the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-ZR10 WG-M1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution461k115kSharper display (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 WG-M1 EX-ZR10 
IntroducedSeptember 2014September 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-ZR10 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 features outer measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the WG-M1.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and WG-M1.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
good battery pack (350 shots)
environment sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
41
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
35
resolution is good (14MP)
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-09-20 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) (1×)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 1.5"
Display resolution 461k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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-110 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $190 $2,000