Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh WG-80

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon S3500 and Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was introduced 10 years before the WG-80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S3500 matches up against the WG-80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Ricoh WG-80. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3500 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S3500 and Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S3500 vs the WG-80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and WG-80.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S3500 to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S3500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.