Nikon S100 vs Ricoh WG-80

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S100 versus Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S100 was released 11 years before the WG-80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S100 scores vs the WG-80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Ricoh WG-80. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S100 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Nikon S100 versus Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S100 against the WG-80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and WG-80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and WG-80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older S100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.