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Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was announced 6 years before the WG-30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S1000pj scores vs the WG-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Ricoh WG-30

 S1000pj WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Nikon S1000pj

 WG-30 S1000pj 
ReleasedOctober 2014August 2009Newer by 63 months

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Ricoh WG-30

 S1000pj WG-30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S1000pj versus the WG-30.

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and WG-30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and WG-30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S1000pj
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography info
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Ricoh WG-30
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjRicoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Ricoh WG-30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-04 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $289 $428