Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Announced January 2019
- Earlier Model is Nikon A900
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed October 2014
Photography Glossary Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon A1000 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A1000 was revealed 4 years later than the WG-30W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A1000 grades vs the WG-30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Ricoh WG-30W. The full galleries are available at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Ricoh WG-30W
| A1000 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2019 |  | October 2014 | Fresher by 53 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Nikon A1000
| WG-30W | A1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Ricoh WG-30W
| A1000 | WG-30W |
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Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 has got exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A1000 versus the WG-30W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and WG-30W is 86 and 91 respectively.
Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and WG-30W.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern A1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Ricoh WG-30W |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2019-01-18 | 2014-10-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | No | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 330g (0.73 lbs) | 194g (0.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 | 250 pictures | 300 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $477 | $280 |