Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced May 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
- Revealed September 2014
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-ZR300 was launched 3 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Ricoh WG-M1. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Ricoh WG-M1
EX-ZR300 | WG-M1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 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-ZR300
WG-M1 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | May 2012 | Newer by 28 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh WG-M1
EX-ZR300 | WG-M1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 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") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the WG-M1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and WG-M1.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-05-22 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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 range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 1.5" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 115k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (15, 30 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 lbs) | 190g (0.42 lbs) |
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 All around 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 | 500 images | 350 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $329 | $2,000 |