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Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
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
  • Released September 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon A1000 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was launched 4 years later than the WG-M1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A1000 grades vs the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 A1000 WG-M1 
ReleasedJanuary 2019September 2014Fresher by 53 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution921k115kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon A1000

 WG-M1 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Ricoh WG-M1

 A1000 WG-M1 

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 has got outer dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A1000 compared to the WG-M1.

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and WG-M1 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and WG-M1.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon A1000 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger A1000 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography factors
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
52
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A1000
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
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long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
72
features touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
low battery pack (250 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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better than average battery life (350 per charge)
environment proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 shots)
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A1000
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
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reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
missing external mic jack
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high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2019-01-18 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) (1×)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 1.5"
Display resolution 921k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings - 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 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 250 images 350 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $477 $2,000