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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30 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-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and WG-30 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The S33 was revealed 5 months later than the WG-30 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S33 matches up against the WG-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Ricoh WG-30

 S33 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Nikon S33

 WG-30 S33 

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Ricoh WG-30

 S33 WG-30 
LaunchedFebruary 2015October 2014Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S33 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S33 vs the WG-30.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and WG-30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and WG-30.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S33 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-30 will provide greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
35
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
58
environment proof
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography info
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
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has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Ricoh WG-30
 Nikon Coolpix S33Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S33 Ricoh WG-30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2015-02-10 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $428