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Nikon S1200pj vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon S1200pj vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon S1200pj vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S1200pj and Ricoh WG-6, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1200pj (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was brought out 7 years prior to the WG-6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S1200pj being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the S1200pj grades vs the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Ricoh WG-6

 S1200pj WG-6 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Nikon S1200pj

 WG-6 S1200pj 
RevealedFebruary 2018August 2011More modern by 79 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Ricoh WG-6

 S1200pj WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S1200pj enjoys physical measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1200pj vs the WG-6.

Nikon S1200pj vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1200pj and WG-6 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1200pj and WG-6.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to produce extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1200pj will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1200pj vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (186 grams)
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography factors
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (186g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
70
great battery life (340 shots)
environment proof
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than others (246g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography details
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
56
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery life (340 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (186g)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than others (246g)
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Nikon S1200pj vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Ricoh WG-6
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjRicoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Ricoh WG-6
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-24 2018-02-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 grams (0.41 pounds) 246 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $271