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Nikon S570 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2017
Photography Glossary

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon S570 vs Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S570 was brought out 8 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the S570 grades against the WG-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Ricoh WG-50

 S570 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Nikon S570

 WG-50 S570 
RevealedMay 2017August 2009More recent by 95 months
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Ricoh WG-50

 S570 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S570 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S570 vs the WG-50.

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S570 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and WG-50.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older S570 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography details
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S570
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
27
decently wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging advice
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon S570 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Ricoh WG-50
 Nikon Coolpix S570Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Ricoh WG-50
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-04 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $280