Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh WG-6

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon S5200 versus Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was unveiled 6 years before the WG-6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S5200 scores vs the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are available at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5200 versus Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S5200 and the WG-6.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and WG-6 is 95 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and WG-6.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S5200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.