Nikon S220 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Nikon S220 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Nikon S220 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S220 and Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S220 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Ricoh WG-4
S220 | WG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Nikon S220
WG-4 | S220 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | February 2009 | More modern by 60 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S220 and Ricoh WG-4
S220 | WG-4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Nikon S220 versus Ricoh WG-4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S220 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S220 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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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 |