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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(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
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
  • Revealed September 2014
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-ZR300 WG-M1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution461k115kCrisper screen (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 WG-M1 EX-ZR300 
RevealedSeptember 2014May 2012Newer by 28 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-ZR300 WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography information
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery power (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
71
good battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
good battery power (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
35
resolution is good (14MP)
weather sealing
good battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Ricoh WG-M1
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