Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S9500 and Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was released 19 months earlier than the WG-M1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S9500 grades versus the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Ricoh WG-M1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S9500 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S9500 and Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S9500 against the WG-M1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and WG-M1.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S9500 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S9500 will be behind in sensor technology.