Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh WG-70

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S5200 and Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the WG-70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S5200 scores against the WG-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Ricoh WG-70. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 features external measurements 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-70 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).

Check the Nikon S5200 and Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S5200 compared to the WG-70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and WG-70.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S5200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.