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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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
  • Introduced September 2014
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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S6200 grades versus the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S6200 WG-M1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon S6200

 WG-M1 S6200 
IntroducedSeptember 2014August 2011More recent by 37 months

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Ricoh WG-M1

 S6200 WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6200 has external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S6200 compared to the WG-M1.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and WG-M1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S6200 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older S6200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography features
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features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
64
good battery (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
good battery (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic port
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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-24 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 250 shots 350 shots
Battery form 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
Launch price $229 $2,000