Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-30

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S3600 versus Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was released 9 months earlier than the WG-30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S3600 scores against the WG-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S3600 versus Ricoh WG-30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S3600 vs the WG-30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and WG-30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and WG-30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S3600 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older S3600 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.