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Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Released August 2009
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
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Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was unveiled 11 years prior to the WG-70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1000pj grades versus the WG-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Ricoh WG-70

 S1000pj WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon S1000pj

 WG-70 S1000pj 
LaunchedFebruary 2020August 2009More recent by 127 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Ricoh WG-70

 S1000pj WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1000pj has physical measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the S1000pj vs the WG-70.

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and WG-70.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older S1000pj will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
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focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography features
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Ricoh WG-70
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjRicoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-04 2020-02-04
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $289 $280