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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Revealed March 2005
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Renewed by Fujifilm S5 Pro
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 S3 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was unveiled 10 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up vs the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm S3 Pro WG-M1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions2"1.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution235k115kCrisper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 WG-M1 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014March 2005Fresher by 115 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm S3 Pro WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro features external dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus the WG-M1.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and WG-M1 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and WG-M1.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S3 Pro with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Ricoh WG-M1 will offer extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography factors
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than others (930g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
53
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
47
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
38
good MP (14MP)
environment sealing
good battery life (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than others (930 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
good battery life (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
35
good MP (14MP)
environment sealing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Ricoh WG-M1
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Ricoh WG-M1
Class Pro DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2005-03-16 2014-09-12
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - (1×)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of display 235 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 94% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 gr (2.05 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 346 not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $2,000