Ricoh
WG-1000
Entry rugged waterproof compact with 16.35MP sensor, 4x 27-108mm equivalent zoom, USB-C, and simple controls.
$229
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
Body size
Ricoh WG-1000
116 × 69 × 51 mm
220 g (0.49 lb / 7.76 oz)
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
Limited1.0/ 10
Sports & Action
Limited1.5/ 10
- · Weather sealed for outdoor sports
Video & Hybrid
Limited1.0/ 10
- · Log profile (Standard profiles) for grading latitude
Landscape
Limited1.5/ 10
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Fair5.5/ 10
- · 220g — ultralight for all-day carry
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Limited1.5/ 10
- · Weather sealed for field conditions
Vlogging
Limited2.5/ 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
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
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.264
Stabilization
In-body stabilizationNo
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