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Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-50 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-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon S5300 versus Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was announced 4 years earlier than the WG-50 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S5300 scores versus the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Ricoh WG-50

 S5300 WG-50 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Nikon S5300

 WG-50 S5300 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2014More modern by 41 months

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Ricoh WG-50

 S5300 WG-50 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5300 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Nikon S5300 versus Ricoh WG-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S5300 and the WG-50.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S5300 and WG-50.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S5300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography factors
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5300
Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5300
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
65
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography info
45
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging highlights
35
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Ricoh WG-50
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Ricoh WG-50
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2014-01-07 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138g (0.30 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $280