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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30W

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

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and WG-30W (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The S33 was introduced 5 months after the WG-30W so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S33 scores against the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 S33 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Nikon S33

 WG-30W S33 

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Ricoh WG-30W

 S33 WG-30W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015October 2014Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 features physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S33 versus the WG-30W.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S33 and WG-30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and WG-30W.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S33 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Ricoh WG-30W will provide more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography factors
33
decent megapixels (13MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
no RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography factors
58
environment sealing
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (221g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography info
36
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging advice
29
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Nikon Coolpix S33Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S33 Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 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 measurements 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
Peak resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lb) 194g (0.43 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 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $280