Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-4

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S1000pj and Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was announced 5 years earlier than the WG-4 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S1000pj grades vs the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1000pj has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S1000pj and Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S1000pj against the WG-4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and WG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and WG-4.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj will be behind in sensor tech.