Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.