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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-70 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-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S33 versus Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and WG-70 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The S33 was introduced 6 years before the WG-70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S33 grades vs the WG-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Ricoh WG-70

 S33 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon S33

 WG-70 S33 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020February 2015Newer by 60 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Ricoh WG-70

 S33 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S33 versus Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S33 versus the WG-70.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S33 and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and WG-70.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S33 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Ricoh WG-70 will show greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S33 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (13MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
42
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S33
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
58
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (221g)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography info
58
environment proofing
good resolution (13MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (221 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S33
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
36
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging highlights
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image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (221g)
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Ricoh WG-70
 Nikon Coolpix S33Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2015-02-10 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.7 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 gr (0.49 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
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 All around 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 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $150 $280