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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 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
  • Launched September 2014
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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S640 and Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S640 was introduced 6 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S640 scores versus the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S640 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 S640

 WG-M1 S640 
LaunchedSeptember 2014August 2009Newer by 62 months

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Ricoh WG-M1

 S640 WG-M1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S640 comes with outside measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications 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 S640 and Ricoh WG-M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S640 and the WG-M1.

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and WG-M1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and WG-M1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S640 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
33
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S640
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
62
lighter than competition (130 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
64
good battery power (350 per charge)
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
35
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
good battery power (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Coolpix S640Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-04 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-65
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $225 $2,000