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Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Renewed by Nikon A1000
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
  • Introduced September 2014
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Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was revealed 18 months later than the WG-M1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A900 scores vs the WG-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 A900 WG-M1 
IntroducedFebruary 2016September 2014Fresher by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution921k115kClearer display (+806k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon A900

 WG-M1 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Ricoh WG-M1

 A900 WG-M1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 features physical measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A900 and the WG-M1.

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and WG-M1 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and WG-M1.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent A900 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
40
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography information
56
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
74
lighter than competition (289g)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
better than average battery life (350 shots)
environment proof
resolution is good (14MP)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A900
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
49
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Coolpix A900Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2016-02-23 2014-09-12
Body design 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 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 1.5"
Resolution of display 921k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 300 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $400 $2,000