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Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2010
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
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Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was revealed 5 years before the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the S5100 matches up vs the WG-5 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 S5100 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Nikon S5100

 WG-5 GPS S5100 
IntroducedFebruary 2015August 2010More recent by 54 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 S5100 WG-5 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5100 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S5100 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5100 and WG-5 GPS.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older S5100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5100
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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lighter than competition (132 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competition (236g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (236 grams)
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Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-08-17 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 gr (0.29 lbs) 236 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $500