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Ricoh

WG-1000

Entry rugged waterproof compact with 16.35MP sensor, 4x 27-108mm equivalent zoom, USB-C, and simple controls.

$229

Launch price

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

16.35 MP

Sensor

1/2.3 inch

ISO max

3,200

IBIS

No

Weight

220 g

Battery

300 shots

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Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

116 × 69 × 51 mm · 220 g (0.49 lb / 7.76 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Limited
1.0/ 10

Sports & Action

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor sports

Video & Hybrid

Limited
1.0/ 10
  • · Log profile (Standard profiles) for grading latitude

Landscape

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 220g — ultralight for all-day carry
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for field conditions

Vlogging

Limited
2.5/ 10
  • · 220g — easy to handhold for selfie video

Pros

  • Waterproof and dustproof
  • USB-C
  • Affordable rugged camera
  • 4x optical zoom

Cons

  • Small sensor
  • Full HD only
  • Basic feature set

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Ricoh WG-1000

Sensor

Resolution16.35 MP
Sensor type1/2.3" CMOS
Sensor size1/2.3 inch

Lens

ApertureF3.0-F6.6
Focal length (35mm equiv.)27-108 mm

Processor

ProcessorImage processor

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)3,200
ISO max (expanded)3,200

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF system9-point AF / spot AF / auto tracking AF
AF points / zones9
Eye AFNo
Animal / bird AFNo
Subject recognitionFace, Pet

Burst

Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo

Video

Max resolutionFull HD
1080p max frame rate30 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.264

Stabilization

Stabilization typePixel Track SR / Digital SR / Movie SR
In-body stabilization (IBIS)No

Body

Weight220 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)116 × 68.5 × 50.5 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryD-LI96
Battery life (CIPA)300 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD, SDHC, SDXC

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeNo built-in EVF

LCD

LCD size2.7 in
LCD typeFixed
TouchscreenNo

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 2.0
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothNo
Microphone jack (3.5mm)No
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountFixed lens