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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS 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
  • Revealed February 2015
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-6
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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S33 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty close but the S33 (1/3.1") and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S33 was revealed within a month of the WG-5 GPS and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S33 matches up versus the WG-5 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 S33 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Nikon S33

 WG-5 GPS S33 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 S33 WG-5 GPS 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2015Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 has got external 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) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Nikon S33 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S33 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and WG-5 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S33 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will provide you with more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S33
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
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manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S33
Street photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (221 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography factors
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has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/3.1")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S33
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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weather proofing
megapixel count good (13MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (221g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (236 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography info
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has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
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has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (221 grams)
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reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (236g)
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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S33Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2015-02-10 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.7fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 236g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $150 $500