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Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released 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
  • Announced September 2014
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Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S4300 and Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S4300 grades versus the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S4300 WG-M1 
Display size3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon S4300

 WG-M1 S4300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2012Fresher by 31 months

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Ricoh WG-M1

 S4300 WG-M1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S4300 versus the WG-M1.

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and WG-M1.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S4300 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older S4300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others in class (139 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
good battery (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than others in class (139g)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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good battery (350 shots)
environment proof
MP count decent (14MP)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
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pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (139 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139g (0.31 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 DB-65
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $119 $2,000