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Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(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
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
  • Revealed September 2014
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S800c WG-M1 
Screen dimension3.5"1.5"Bigger screen (+2")
Screen resolution819k115kSharper screen (+704k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon S800c

 WG-M1 S800c 
RevealedSeptember 2014February 2013More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Ricoh WG-M1

 S800c WG-M1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (140 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (140 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
great battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proof
good megapixels (14MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (140 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Coolpix S800cRicoh WG-M1
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