Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon P1000 Comparison

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Ricoh WG-6

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon P1000 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh WG-6, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Nikon P1000, which was introduced in July 2018 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is only 5 months difference between WG-6 and P1000 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P1000 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-02-21

20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 6400

28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens

Digital only Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840x2160 video resolution

246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Nikon P1000 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-07-10

16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 6400

24-3000 mm F2.8-8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.2" Fully Articulated Screen

2359k dot Electronic viewfinder

7.0 fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

1415g. 146 x 119 x 181 mm

Replaced Nikon Coolpix P900 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P1000 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Nikon Coolpix P1000

Max Sensor Resolution	20 MP vs 16 MP	25% more pixels
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 921k dots	12% higher resolution screen
Battery Life	340 shots vs 250 shots	90 more frames with a single charge
Weight	246 g vs 1415 g	1169 g lighter
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele	5.50 vs 8.00	faster lens at tele

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P1000 over Ricoh WG-6

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards	Better connectivity
LCD Screen	Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type	Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Electronic vs None	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
LCD Screen Size	3.2" vs 3"	0.2 inches larger display
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 28mm	4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	3000mm vs 140mm	2860 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	125x vs 5x	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2.80 vs 3.50	faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage	12.0m vs 5.5m	6.5m longer range
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD	Yes vs No	Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon Coolpix P1000

Image Stabilization	Digital only vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 3.2"	Large display
Continuous Shooting	fps vs 7.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon Coolpix P1000

Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon P1000: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P1000 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Nikon P1000 has external dimensions of 146 x 119 x 181 mm (5.75 x 4.69 x 7.13″) and weighs 1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P1000. Ricoh WG-6 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 28mm narrower, 53mm shorter and 148mm thinner than Nikon P1000.

Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P1000 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P1000.

Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P1000 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P1000.

Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P1000 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh WG-6 is significantly lighter (1169g ) than the Nikon P1000 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Bridge Cameras

WG-6

P1000

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

WG-6

P1000

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P1000's 3.2" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-6's 3" screen.

Moreover, Nikon P1000 sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Ricoh WG-6 has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to P1000.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon P1000: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Nikon P1000 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Nikon Expeed processor.

Below you can see the WG-6 and P1000 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P1000 Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P1000 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon P1000 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Nikon P1000 features a 24-3000 mm F2.8-8 125x zoom lens.

Nikon P1000 has 4mm wider coverage than the Ricoh WG-6. At f2.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon P1000 has 2860mm longer telezoom reach than the Ricoh WG-6. However, with a max aperture of f5.50, Ricoh WG-6 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6

P1000

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

WG-6

P1000

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

WG-6

P1000

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

WG-6

P1000

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P1000 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P1000 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh WG-6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Nikon P1000 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Nikon P1000 for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Nikon P1000 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
3000 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f8.00
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Nikon P1000 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
125.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
1415g
Body Thickness 181mm
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon P1000 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon P1000: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P1000, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P1000 scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #72 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #513 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Nikon P1000

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #13 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #276 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Nikon P1000 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Ricoh WG-6 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Ricoh WG-6. Otherwise, Nikon P1000 is the better camera overall.

Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Ricoh WG-6	Nikon Coolpix P1000
Brand	Ricoh	Nikon
Announced	2018-02-21	2018-07-10
Body Type	Compact	SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	20 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	5184 x 3888	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	125 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-140 mm (5x)	24-3000 mm (125x)
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.5	F2.8-8
Macro Focus Range	1cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fully Articulated
Size	3"	3.2"
Resolution	1,040k dots	921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder	2,359k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a	99%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Digital only	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.50 m (with Auto ISO)	12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	n/a	7.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840x2160	3840 x 2160
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Supports FlashAir SD cards	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	246g	1415g
Dimensions	118 x 66 x 33mm	146 x 119 x 181mm
Battery Life	340 shots	250 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Built-in	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction