Nikon S32 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S32 vs Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty well matched but the S32 (1/3") and WG-30W (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The S32 was manufactured 8 months earlier than the WG-30W so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S32 grades versus the WG-30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S32 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S32 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S32 vs Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S32 vs the WG-30W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S32 and WG-30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S32 and WG-30W.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S32 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh WG-30W will give you greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S32 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.