Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

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.

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The 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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S30 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

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.

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.