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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2011
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
  • Released September 2014
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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S6100 matches up against the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S6100 WG-M1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon S6100

 WG-M1 S6100 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2011Newer by 43 months

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Ricoh WG-M1

 S6100 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6100 features outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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 dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S6100 versus the WG-M1.

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and WG-M1.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S6100 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S6100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6100
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6100
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
37
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
great battery life (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
65
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
great battery life (350 shots)
environment proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6100 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-09 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 1.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 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 data format MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB-65
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $195 $2,000