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Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Released September 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S8200 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was introduced 4 years before the WG-M1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the S8200 matches up versus the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S8200 WG-M1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution961k115kClearer display (+846k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon S8200

 WG-M1 S8200 
ReleasedSeptember 2014August 2011Newer by 37 months

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Ricoh WG-M1

 S8200 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S8200 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S8200 versus the WG-M1.

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and WG-M1.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S8200 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S8200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8200
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than average in class (213 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography features
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
great battery life (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average in class (213g)
features touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
great battery life (350 per charge)
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
35
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
great battery life (350 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8200
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (213 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-08-24 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 1.5"
Display resolution 961k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 213 grams (0.47 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 250 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB-65
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $2,000