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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1880
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
  • Launched September 2014
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was announced 5 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S1800 grades vs the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S1800 WG-M1 
Screen dimensions3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the FujiFilm S1800

 WG-M1 S1800 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2010More recent by 56 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh WG-M1

 S1800 WG-M1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S1800 compared to the WG-M1.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and WG-M1 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and WG-M1.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
64
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh WG-M1
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Ricoh WG-M1
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2014-09-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) (1×)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 1.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 - 350 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $2,000