Nikon D1X vs Ricoh WG-6

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D1X and the Ricoh WG-6, 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 D1X was introduced in June 2001 and Ricoh WG-6 was introduced in February 2018. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D1X Highlights

      • 5.3 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 125 - 800 Native ISO
      • 2.0" 130k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Ricoh WG-6 Highlights

      • 20 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • 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 D1X and Ricoh WG-6.

      PROS

      Nikon D1X

      Ricoh WG-6

      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/16000 sec
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Cheap
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon D1X

      Ricoh WG-6

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 5.3 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D1X

      Ricoh WG-6

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Advantage of Nikon D1X

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D1X over Ricoh WG-6.

      Nikon D1X vs Ricoh WG-6
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/16000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs

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      Advantage of Ricoh WG-6

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Nikon D1X.

      Nikon D1X vs Ricoh WG-6
      Higher Sensor Resolution 5.3 Megapixel vs 20 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 800 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 3008 x 1960 vs 5184 x 3888
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Digital Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 2.0" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 130k dot vs 1,040k dot
      Live View vs
      Built-in Flash vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      HDMI Output vs Micro
      Built-in GPS vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Crush Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Lighter 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) vs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 27 MB
      Orientation Sensor vs

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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 D1X Ricoh WG-6
        Environmental Sealing
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D1X Ricoh WG-6
        No Video Capture
        High Native ISO125125
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D1X has a 2.0" screen with 130k dot resolution and Ricoh WG-6 has a 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Nikon D1X

      Nikon D1X has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 96% coverage and 0.80x (0.53x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Ricoh WG-6.

      Sensor

      Nikon D1X features a 5.3 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 369.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 800. Ricoh WG-6 features a 20 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.

      Ricoh WG-6 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 D1X can take pictures up to 3008 x 1960 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2000 x 1312 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Ricoh WG-6 can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D1X it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Ricoh WG-6 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Ricoh WG-6

      Ricoh WG-6 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Ricoh WG-6 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Type-C input for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Ricoh WG-6 comes with DB-110 battery pack with battery life of 340 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D1X has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot. Ricoh WG-6 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D1X has Charge-coupled electronic and mechanical shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec on Nikon D1X, and up to 1/4000 sec on Ricoh WG-6. Nikon D1X can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Ricoh WG-6 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.50 m at Auto ISO. Nikon D1X has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/500 sec on Nikon D1X.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D1X body has dimensions of 157 x 153 x 85 mm (6.18 x 6.02 x 3.35") and Ricoh WG-6 body has dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3"). Nikon D1X weighs 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) and Ricoh WG-6 weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz).

      Nikon D1X

      Ricoh WG-6

      157 mm

      153 mm

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      118 mm

      66 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D1X and Ricoh WG-6

      Nikon D1X and Ricoh WG-6 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 D1X

      Ricoh WG-6

      GOOD
      72
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D1X

      Ricoh WG-6

      POOR
      50
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      GOOD
      71
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D1X

      Ricoh WG-6

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      73
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D1X

      Ricoh WG-6

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon D1X

      Ricoh WG-6

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D1X

      Ricoh WG-6

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D1X and Ricoh WG-6 and give them scores of 55 and 57 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 D1X

      Ricoh WG-6

      OVERALL
      55
      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Nikon D1X

      Ricoh WG-6

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 5.3 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D1X

      Ricoh WG-6

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      POOR
      50
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon D1X

      Ricoh WG-6

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Nikon D1X

      Ricoh WG-6

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D1X

      Ricoh WG-6

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon D1X

      Ricoh WG-6

      BAD
      26
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D1X

      Ricoh WG-6

      GOOD
      74
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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