Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh WG-80

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon S5100 and Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was introduced 12 years earlier than the WG-80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S5100 grades vs the WG-80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Ricoh WG-80. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S5100 features outside measurements 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-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S5100 and Ricoh WG-80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S5100 and the WG-80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and WG-80.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-80 to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S5100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.