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Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-70 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-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Nikon S5100 and Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was brought out 10 years prior to the WG-70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S5100 scores vs the WG-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Ricoh WG-70

 S5100 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon S5100

 WG-70 S5100 
IntroducedFebruary 2020August 2010Fresher by 115 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Ricoh WG-70

 S5100 WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S5100 features external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S5100 compared to the WG-70.

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and WG-70.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-70 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older S5100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (132g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5100
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than others (132g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (132 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Ricoh WG-70
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5100 Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-08-17 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132g (0.29 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $280