Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh WG-M1

The following is a extensive review of the Nikon S5200 and Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was revealed 19 months earlier than the WG-M1 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S5200 grades vs the WG-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 provides external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S5200 compared to the WG-M1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and WG-M1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S5200 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S5200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.