Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
- Launched May 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon P7100
(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
- Announced September 2014
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Here, we are evaluating the Nikon P7700 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly similar but the P7700 (1/1.7") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
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Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the P7700 grades vs the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Ricoh WG-M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| P7700 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+806k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon P7700
| WG-M1 | P7700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2014 |  | May 2013 | More modern by 15 months |
Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Ricoh WG-M1
| P7700 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7700 has physical measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the P7700 vs the WG-M1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and WG-M1 is 82 and 91 respectively.
Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and WG-M1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7700 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Ricoh WG-M1 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged P7700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P7700 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix P7700 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2013-05-28 | 2014-09-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 99 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | (1×) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 1.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 115k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | - |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) | 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 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 392g (0.86 lbs) | 190g (0.42 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 53 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 191 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | 350 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL14 | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $499 | $2,000 |