Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh WG-50

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon S3600 versus Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was introduced 4 years prior to the WG-50 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S3600 grades vs the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S3600 against the WG-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and WG-50 is 96 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and WG-50.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S3600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.