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Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-4 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-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S100 was released 3 years before the WG-4 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S100 matches up versus the WG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Ricoh WG-4

 S100 WG-4 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution820k460kCrisper screen (+360k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Nikon S100

 WG-4 S100 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2011More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Ricoh WG-4

 S100 WG-4 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S100 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S100 versus the WG-4.

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and WG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and WG-4.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography info
65
offers touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (150 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography info
45
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (240 per charge)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Ricoh WG-4
 Nikon Coolpix S100Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S100 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-24 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 820k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Organic LED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264
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 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $240 $330