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Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S100 versus Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S100 was manufactured 7 years prior to the WG-6 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S100 scores against the WG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Ricoh WG-6

 S100 WG-6 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Nikon S100

 WG-6 S100 
RevealedFebruary 2018August 2011Newer by 79 months
Screen resolution1040k820kCrisper screen (+220k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Ricoh WG-6

 S100 WG-6 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S100 vs the WG-6.

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and WG-6 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and WG-6.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography highlights
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S100
Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
65
has touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
better than average battery life (340 shots)
environment proofing
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
56
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
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Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Ricoh WG-6
 Nikon Coolpix S100Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-24 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 820k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 246 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photos 340 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $240 $271