Nikon S31 vs Ricoh WG-50

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S31 vs Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and WG-50 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The S31 was launched 4 years earlier than the WG-50 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S31 grades versus the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S31 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S31 against the WG-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and WG-50 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S31 and WG-50.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S31 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh WG-50 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S31 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.