Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced February 2014
- Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the S30 (1/3") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S30 was unveiled 24 months before the WG-4 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S30 grades against the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
| S30 | WG-4 GPS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Nikon S30
| WG-4 GPS | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
| S30 | WG-4 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S30 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S30 against the WG-4 GPS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S30 and WG-4 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and WG-4 GPS.
All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S30 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will show greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S30 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2014-02-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.5 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214g (0.47 lbs) | 235g (0.52 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 240 pictures |
| Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $119 | $210 |
