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Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S30 and Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the S30 (1/3") and WG-30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The S30 was released 3 years earlier than the WG-30 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S30 grades vs the WG-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Ricoh WG-30

 S30 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Nikon S30

 WG-30 S30 
LaunchedOctober 2014February 2012Newer by 32 months

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Ricoh WG-30

 S30 WG-30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S30 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Nikon S30 and Ricoh WG-30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S30 vs the WG-30.

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and WG-30 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S30 and WG-30.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S30 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-30 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography info
25
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have RAW support
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography advice
51
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (214 grams)
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography factors
29
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
52
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (214g)
low resolution (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography features
26
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S30
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
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includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average (214 grams)
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Ricoh WG-30
 Nikon Coolpix S30Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S30 Ricoh WG-30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-01 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone 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 214g (0.47 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $119 $428