Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Revealed September 2014
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Lets look closer at the Nikon S5100 and Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S5100 was unveiled 5 years before the WG-M1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the S5100 matches up against the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| S5100 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon S5100
| WG-M1 | S5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2014 |  | August 2010 | More recent by 49 months |
Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Ricoh WG-M1
| S5100 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5100 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S5100 and Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S5100 compared to the WG-M1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and WG-M1.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S5100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2010-08-17 | 2014-09-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | (1×) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 1.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 115k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 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 | Motion JPEG | 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 | 132g (0.29 lb) | 190g (0.42 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 350 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL10 | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $200 | $2,000 |