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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2014
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 S3600 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Nikon S3600 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was revealed 8 months earlier than the WG-M1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S3600 scores versus the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S3600 WG-M1 
Display size2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon S3600

 WG-M1 S3600 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2014Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Ricoh WG-M1

 S3600 WG-M1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 provides external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S3600 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S3600 against the WG-M1.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and WG-M1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and WG-M1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S3600 to show more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S3600 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
70
lighter than average in class (125g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3600
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-07 2014-09-12
Physical type 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 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 1.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 230 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 DB-65
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $2,000