Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2012
(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

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was released 23 months earlier than the WG-M1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh WG-M1. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Ricoh WG-M1
EX-ZR1000 | WG-M1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+346k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
WG-M1 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | September 2012 | Newer by 23 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh WG-M1
EX-ZR1000 | WG-M1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the WG-M1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and WG-M1 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and WG-M1.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR1000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-09-25 | 2014-09-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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×) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 1.5 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 115k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (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 | MPEG-4, 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 | 255 gr (0.56 lbs) | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 | 470 shots | 350 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $572 | $2,000 |