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Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) and the S30 (1/3") and WG-50 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S30 was introduced 6 years before the WG-50 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the S30 scores vs the WG-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Ricoh WG-50

 S30 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Nikon S30

 WG-50 S30 
LaunchedMay 2017February 2012More recent by 64 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Ricoh WG-50

 S30 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S30 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S30 compared to the WG-50.

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S30 and WG-50 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S30 and WG-50.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S30 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh WG-50 will give more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
24
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW files
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography information
51
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (214g)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography info
28
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
environment proofing
slow fps (1.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography factors
52
environment proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (214 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
25
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging information
23
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others (214 grams)
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Ricoh WG-50
 Nikon Coolpix S30Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S30 Ricoh WG-50
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-01 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.5fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
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 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
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 images 300 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $119 $280