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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-4 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
  • Released January 2014
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S3600 versus Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was brought out very close to the WG-4 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S3600 matches up versus the WG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Ricoh WG-4

 S3600 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Nikon S3600

 WG-4 S3600 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Ricoh WG-4

 S3600 WG-4 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3600 has external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S3600 versus the WG-4.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and WG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and WG-4.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3600 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography details
70
lighter than others in class (125g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
72
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
36
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Ricoh WG-4
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2014-01-07 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 230 photographs 240 photographs
Battery type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $330