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Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-6
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Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was announced 6 years prior to the WG-5 GPS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S1000pj matches up against the WG-5 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 S1000pj WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Nikon S1000pj

 WG-5 GPS S1000pj 
ReleasedFebruary 2015August 2009More modern by 67 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 S1000pj WG-5 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S1000pj features external dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1000pj vs the WG-5 GPS.

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and WG-5 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than average (236 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average (236g)
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Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjRicoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-04 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 236g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $289 $500