Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Introduced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Announced September 2014

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S33 and Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

The S33 was released 6 months after the WG-M1 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S33 matches up vs the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Ricoh WG-M1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S33 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Ricoh WG-M1
S33 | WG-M1 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon S33
WG-M1 | S33 |
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Common features in the Nikon S33 and Ricoh WG-M1
S33 | WG-M1 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | September 2014 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S33 has outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S33 and Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S33 versus the WG-M1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and WG-M1.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S33 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh WG-M1 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S33 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S33 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2015-02-10 | 2014-09-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 4.7 x 3.5mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 16.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | (1×) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 7.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 1.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.7fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221 gr (0.49 lb) | 190 gr (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 pictures | 350 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $150 | $2,000 |