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Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-6 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-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was launched 7 years prior to the WG-6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S3300 grades against the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Ricoh WG-6

 S3300 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Nikon S3300

 WG-6 S3300 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2012More modern by 73 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Ricoh WG-6

 S3300 WG-6 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3300 against the WG-6.

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and WG-6 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and WG-6.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S3300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (128g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
great battery pack (340 per charge)
weather sealing
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (246 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography advice
41
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
56
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery pack (340 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (246 grams)
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Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Ricoh WG-6
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-01 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 246g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 180 photographs 340 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $99 $271