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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
Photography Glossary

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S620 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was released 6 years prior to the WG-M1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the S620 grades versus the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S620 WG-M1 
Display size2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon S620

 WG-M1 S620 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2009Newer by 68 months

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Ricoh WG-M1

 S620 WG-M1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 has external dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the S620 compared to the WG-M1.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and WG-M1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and WG-M1.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S620 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
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no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
good battery (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition (120g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
64
good battery (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
good battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Coolpix S620Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-03 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 1.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 - 350 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB-65
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $37 $2,000