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Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Launched February 2020
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
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Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was brought out 9 years prior to the WG-70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S3300 matches up versus the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Ricoh WG-70

 S3300 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon S3300

 WG-70 S3300 
LaunchedFebruary 2020February 2012More recent by 97 months

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Ricoh WG-70

 S3300 WG-70 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S3300 compared to the WG-70.

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and WG-70 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and WG-70.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The older S3300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography factors
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3300
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
66
lighter than competition (128g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
41
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3300
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
33
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Ricoh WG-70
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-01 2020-02-04
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 180 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $99 $280