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Nikon S220 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S220 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Nikon S220 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S220 versus Ricoh WG-4, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S220 was unveiled 6 years before the WG-4 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S220 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S220 grades against the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Ricoh WG-4

 S220 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Nikon S220

 WG-4 S220 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Ricoh WG-4

 S220 WG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S220 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S220 offers outside dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S220 versus the WG-4.

Nikon S220 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S220 and WG-4 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S220 and WG-4.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S220 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S220 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S220
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
36
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Nikon S220 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Ricoh WG-4
 Nikon Coolpix S220Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S220 Ricoh WG-4
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-03 2014-02-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 2000 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100g (0.22 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $56 $330