Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Ricoh WG-M1
EX-ZR800 | WG-M1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-ZR800
WG-M1 | EX-ZR800 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | August 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh WG-M1
EX-ZR800 | WG-M1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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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 |