Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Ricoh WG-M1
S6200 | WG-M1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon S6200
WG-M1 | S6200 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 37 months |
Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Ricoh WG-M1
S6200 | WG-M1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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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 |