Nikon S31 vs Ricoh WG-6

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S31 versus Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and WG-6 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The S31 was launched 5 years earlier than the WG-6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S31 grades vs the WG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Ricoh WG-6. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S31 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S31 versus Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S31 vs the WG-6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and WG-6 is 90 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S31 and WG-6.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S31 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh WG-6 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S31 will be behind in sensor tech.