Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-20

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WG-20 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the S1000pj scores versus the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are available at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S1000pj has exterior measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S1000pj against the WG-20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1000pj and WG-20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj is going to be behind in sensor tech.