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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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
  • Released September 2014
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 4 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-ZR100 WG-M1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution461k115kSharper screen (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 WG-M1 EX-ZR100 
ReleasedSeptember 2014July 2011More recent by 38 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-ZR100 WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the WG-M1.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and WG-M1.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery life (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
63
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
great battery life (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) (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 sizing 3 inch 1.5 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options 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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 204 grams (0.45 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $2,000