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Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
22 Overall
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Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9700
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
  • Launched September 2014
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Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Nikon S9900 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was unveiled 6 months later than the WG-M1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S9900 matches up vs the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Ricoh WG-M1

		

		

			
 S9900 WG-M1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution921k115kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon S9900

		

		

			
 WG-M1 S9900 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Ricoh WG-M1

		

		

			
 S9900 WG-M1 
LaunchedFebruary 2015September 2014Similar generation
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9900 has outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S9900 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S9900 against the WG-M1.
Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and WG-M1 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and WG-M1.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S9900 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively.
	
			Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
37
 good  resolution (16MP)
 provides face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
29
 decent MP (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
68
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
52
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S9900 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
53
 incredible zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
37
 decent MP (14MP)
 weather sealing
 good battery life (350 shots)
 can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
77
 lighter than competitors in class (289g)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 quite wide (25mm)
 long reach (750mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
 good battery life (350 shots)
 weather sealing
 decent MP (14MP)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Nikon S9900 as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
47
 quite wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
35
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 good battery life (350 shots)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (1.5 inch)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 maximum ISO low (800)
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon S9900 as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
73
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
 missing external microphone jack
26
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9900 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2015-02-10 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 1.5 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 289 grams (0.64 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 300 photos 350 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $2,000