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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Nikon S33
(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
Ricoh WG-M1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S33 WG-M1 
Display sizing2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon S33

 WG-M1 S33 

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Ricoh WG-M1

 S33 WG-M1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015September 2014Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (13 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (221g)
52
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (4.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/3.1")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
58
weather proofing
MP count good (13MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (221g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S33
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (221g)
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Coolpix S33Ricoh WG-M1
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