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Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Revealed September 2014
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was announced 3 years before the WG-M1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up versus the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm SL300 WG-M1 
Display sizing3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Fujifilm SL300

 WG-M1 Fujifilm SL300 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2012Fresher by 32 months

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm SL300 WG-M1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm SL300 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the WG-M1.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and WG-M1 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and WG-M1.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm SL300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (510g)
52
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
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decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (510 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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great battery pack (350 shots)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (510 grams)
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high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-09-12
Physical type 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510g (1.12 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 300 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $2,000