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Nikon L610 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 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
  • Launched September 2014
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Nikon L610 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon L610 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L610 was introduced 3 years before the WG-M1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the L610 matches up versus the WG-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 L610 WG-M1 
Display dimensions3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon L610

 WG-M1 L610 
LaunchedSeptember 2014August 2012Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Ricoh WG-M1

 L610 WG-M1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L610 offers external dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Nikon L610 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the L610 and the WG-M1.

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L610 and WG-M1 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and WG-M1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L610 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged L610 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (240 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
45
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (120 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
38
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average (240 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery power (120 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (120 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L610
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (240 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon L610 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Coolpix L610Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-08-09 2014-09-12
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 gr (0.53 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 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 120 photos 350 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA DB-65
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $2,000