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Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Introduced September 2014
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Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S3300 WG-M1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon S3300

 WG-M1 S3300 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2012Fresher by 31 months

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Ricoh WG-M1

 S3300 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

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

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (128 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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good battery pack (350 shots)
weather sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
41
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-01 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) (1×)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 1.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync no built-in flash
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 180 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 DB-65
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $99 $2,000