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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was released 19 months earlier than the WG-M1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-ZR400 WG-M1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution461k115kCrisper screen (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 WG-M1 EX-ZR400 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2013More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-ZR400 WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the WG-M1.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and WG-M1.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (500 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery life (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
71
great battery power (500 shots)
lighter than others (205g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
great battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery power (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 1.5"
Screen resolution 461k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
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 500 images 350 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $2,000