Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon S3300 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was unveiled 3 years before the WG-M1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S3300 scores against the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S3300 against the WG-M1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and WG-M1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and WG-M1.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S3300 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S3300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.