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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 19 months earlier than the WG-M1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR700 grades against the WG-M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-ZR700 WG-M1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution922k115kSharper display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 WG-M1 EX-ZR700 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2013Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-ZR700 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the WG-M1.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and WG-M1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography features
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
good battery (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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good battery (350 shots)
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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good MP (14MP)
environment proof
good battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-29 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $370 $2,000