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FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S3250
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
  • Announced September 2014
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3200 was revealed 4 years before the WG-M1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S3200 scores vs the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S3200 WG-M1 
Screen dimensions3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the FujiFilm S3200

 WG-M1 S3200 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2011More recent by 44 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Ricoh WG-M1

 S3200 WG-M1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 enjoys external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S3200 compared to the WG-M1.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and WG-M1 is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and WG-M1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older S3200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
52
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography information
46
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
54
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
good battery (350 shots)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
41
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proofing
good battery (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Ricoh WG-M1
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Ricoh WG-M1
Also referred to as FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-09-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 1.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photos 350 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $190 $2,000