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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S33 and Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and WG-20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S33 was introduced 13 months later than the WG-20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S33 matches up vs the WG-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Ricoh WG-20

 S33 WG-20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2014More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Nikon S33

 WG-20 S33 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Ricoh WG-20

 S33 WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S33 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S33 and Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S33 vs the WG-20.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S33 and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and WG-20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S33 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Ricoh WG-20 will offer more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger S33 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
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resolution is good (13 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (221g)
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S33
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (4.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography highlights
58
weather proof
resolution is good (13MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (221g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging highlights
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (221g)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Ricoh WG-20
 Nikon Coolpix S33Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S33 Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2015-02-10 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4160 x 3120 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.7 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $370