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Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S100 was unveiled 3 years before the WG-20 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the S100 matches up against the WG-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Ricoh WG-20

 S100 WG-20 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution820k230kClearer screen (+590k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Nikon S100

 WG-20 S100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2011More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Ricoh WG-20

 S100 WG-20 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 features external measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and WG-20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S100 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
65
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging factors
35
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Ricoh WG-20
 Nikon Coolpix S100Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S100 Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-24 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 820 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Organic LED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $240 $370