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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched 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
  • Revealed September 2014
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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S630 was revealed 6 years prior to the WG-M1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S630 matches up vs the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S630 WG-M1 
Display dimension2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon S630

 WG-M1 S630 
RevealedSeptember 2014February 2009More modern by 68 months

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Ricoh WG-M1

 S630 WG-M1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S630 has outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S630 against the WG-M1.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S630 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and WG-M1.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S630 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S630
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
great zoom (260mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
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 S630 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Coolpix S630Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2014-09-12
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) (1×)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format 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 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 - 350 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-L12 DB-65
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $240 $2,000