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Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon S5200 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was unveiled 12 months prior to the WG-4 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S5200 matches up versus the WG-4 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 S5200 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Nikon S5200

 WG-4 GPS S5200 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 S5200 WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5200 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S5200 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos although you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older S5200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography info
68
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (235g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography factors
42
rather wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (235 grams)
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Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-29 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - 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 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 160 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $210