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Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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
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Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S3300 and Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was brought out 24 months prior to the WG-20 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S3300 grades vs the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Ricoh WG-20

 S3300 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Nikon S3300

 WG-20 S3300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Ricoh WG-20

 S3300 WG-20 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 features external measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S3300 against the WG-20.

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and WG-20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and WG-20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S3300 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S3300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3300
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3300
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
66
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography info
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Ricoh WG-20
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Ricoh WG-20
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-01 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 180 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
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