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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released August 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
  • Launched September 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was unveiled 13 months before the WG-M1 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR800 scores against the WG-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-ZR800 WG-M1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution922k115kSharper display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 WG-M1 EX-ZR800 
LaunchedSeptember 2014August 2013More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-ZR800 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 has external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the WG-M1.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and WG-M1.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
74
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
great battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-08-07 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) (1×)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 1.5 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $429 $2,000