Nikon Coolpix S5200 vs Ricoh WG-M1

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S5200 and the Ricoh WG-M1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix S5200 was introduced in January 2013 and Ricoh WG-M1 was introduced in September 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix S5200 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Ricoh WG-M1 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch Sensor
      • 100 - 800 Native ISO
      • 1.50" 115k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Ricoh WG-M1.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S5200

      Ricoh WG-M1

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.7 oz)

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S5200

      Ricoh WG-M1

      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 160 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 1.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix S5200

      Ricoh WG-M1

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S5200

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S5200 over Ricoh WG-M1.

      Nikon Coolpix S5200 vs Ricoh WG-M1
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 800
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4320 x 3240
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 1.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 115k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs []
      Built-in Flash vs
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs
      Lighter 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz) vs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.7 oz)

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      Advantage of Ricoh WG-M1

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Ricoh WG-M1 over Nikon Coolpix S5200.

      Nikon Coolpix S5200 vs Ricoh WG-M1
      Lower Native ISO 125 vs 100
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Longer Battery Life 160 shots vs 350 shots

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix S5200 Ricoh WG-M1
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,200800
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Light146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)190 g (0.42 lb / 6.7 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S5200 Ricoh WG-M1
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot115k dot
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life160 shots350 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S5200 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Ricoh WG-M1 has a 1.50" screen with 115k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S5200 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.16 x 4.62 mm and a total area of 28.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200. Ricoh WG-M1 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 800.

      Nikon Coolpix S5200 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix S5200 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Ricoh WG-M1 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Nikon Coolpix S5200

      Nikon Coolpix S5200 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S5200 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 160 shots and Ricoh WG-M1 comes with DB-65 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix S5200 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Ricoh WG-M1 has a single microSD/microSDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S5200, and up to [] on Ricoh WG-M1. Ricoh WG-M1 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S5200 has a built-in flash. Ricoh WG-M1 has no built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S5200 body has dimensions of 98 x 58 x 22 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 0.87") and Ricoh WG-M1 body has dimensions of 66 x 43 x 89 mm (2.6 x 1.69 x 3.5"). Nikon Coolpix S5200 weighs 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz) and Ricoh WG-M1 weighs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.7 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S5200

      Ricoh WG-M1

      98 mm

      58 mm

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      66 mm

      43 mm

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      43 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Ricoh WG-M1

      Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Ricoh WG-M1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S5200

      Ricoh WG-M1

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S5200

      Ricoh WG-M1

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 160 shots
      POOR
      44
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S5200

      Ricoh WG-M1

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 160 shots
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S5200

      Ricoh WG-M1

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Small Screen - 1.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S5200

      Ricoh WG-M1

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.7 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S5200

      Ricoh WG-M1

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 160 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.7 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Ricoh WG-M1 and give them scores of 51 and 48 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix S5200

      Ricoh WG-M1

      OVERALL
      51
      OVERALL
      48

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S5200

      Ricoh WG-M1

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S5200

      Ricoh WG-M1

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      41
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S5200

      Ricoh WG-M1

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S5200

      Ricoh WG-M1

      BAD
      0
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      POOR
      54
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S5200

      Ricoh WG-M1

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      BAD
      38
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 1.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S5200

      Ricoh WG-M1

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix S5200

      Ricoh WG-M1

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 160 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      GOOD
      74
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.7 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


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