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Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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
  • Launched September 2014
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Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was announced 5 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S8100 scores against the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S8100 WG-M1 
Screen size3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution921k115kSharper screen (+806k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon S8100

 WG-M1 S8100 
LaunchedSeptember 2014September 2010More recent by 48 months

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Ricoh WG-M1

 S8100 WG-M1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8100 has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S8100 and the WG-M1.

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8100 and WG-M1.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older S8100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8100
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
38
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
great battery (350 per charge)
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
32
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging details
30
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8100 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-09-08 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 1.5"
Screen resolution 921k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 220 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB-65
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $2,000