Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh WG-30

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S5200 versus Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was released 20 months prior to the WG-30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S5200 scores versus the WG-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5200 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S5200 against the WG-30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and WG-30.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S5200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.