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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Launched February 2014
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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was manufactured at a similar time to the WG-20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S3600 grades against the WG-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Ricoh WG-20

 S3600 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Nikon S3600

 WG-20 S3600 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Ricoh WG-20

 S3600 WG-20 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 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") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S3600 and the WG-20.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and WG-20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and WG-20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to produce more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography info
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MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition (125g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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environment proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography factors
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Ricoh WG-20
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Ricoh WG-20
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-07 2014-02-05
Physical type 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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 230 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $370