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Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon S5300 versus Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was brought out about the same time to the WG-4 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S5300 grades versus the WG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Ricoh WG-4

 S5300 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Nikon S5300

 WG-4 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Ricoh WG-4

 S5300 WG-4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S5300 versus Ricoh WG-4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S5300 vs the WG-4.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and WG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and WG-4.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5300
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (138 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition (138g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
72
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (138 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Ricoh WG-4
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5300 Ricoh WG-4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2014-01-07 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-208mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138g (0.30 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $330