Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched February 2013
(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
- Revealed September 2014
Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S800c was revealed 19 months earlier than the WG-M1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S800c scores against the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S800c Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Ricoh WG-M1
S800c | WG-M1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+2") | |
Screen resolution | 819k | 115k | Sharper screen (+704k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon S800c
WG-M1 | S800c | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | February 2013 | More recent by 19 months |
Common features in the Nikon S800c and Ricoh WG-M1
S800c | WG-M1 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S800c versus the WG-M1.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and WG-M1.
All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S800c to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S800c is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S800c | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-02-04 | 2014-09-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | (1×) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inches | 1.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 819 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 184 grams (0.41 lb) | 190 grams (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 140 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $290 | $2,000 |