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Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P300
  • Updated by Nikon P330
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 P310 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon P310 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P310 was introduced 3 years before the WG-M1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P310 grades vs the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 P310 WG-M1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution921k115kSharper display (+806k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon P310

 WG-M1 P310 
IntroducedSeptember 2014June 2012Newer by 27 months

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Ricoh WG-M1

 P310 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P310 has exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Nikon P310 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the P310 vs the WG-M1.

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and WG-M1.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P310 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged P310 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
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great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
71
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
64
great battery power (350 shots)
weather proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
54
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery power (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P310
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
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decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
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Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Coolpix P310Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-06-22 2014-09-12
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 1.5 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-65
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $700 $2,000