Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-30W

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S1000pj and Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was released 6 years earlier than the WG-30W which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S1000pj matches up versus the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Ricoh WG-30W. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S1000pj has outer dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1000pj compared to the WG-30W.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and WG-30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and WG-30W.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30W to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.