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Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
Ricoh WG-M1
(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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Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S5300 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was unveiled 8 months prior to the WG-M1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S5300 scores versus the WG-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S5300 WG-M1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution460k115kCrisper screen (+345k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon S5300

 WG-M1 S5300 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2014Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Ricoh WG-M1

 S5300 WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S5300 compared to the WG-M1.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and WG-M1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S5300 to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S5300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (138 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
great battery life (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
66
lighter than average in class (138g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
64
great battery life (350 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (138 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic port
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Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2014-01-07 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 1.5 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 138 grams (0.30 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 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 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 photos 350 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 DB-65
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $2,000