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Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon S6000 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S6000 was launched 5 years prior to the WG-30W and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S6000 grades vs the WG-30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 S6000 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Nikon S6000

 WG-30W S6000 
ReleasedOctober 2014February 2010Fresher by 56 months

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Ricoh WG-30W

 S6000 WG-30W 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Nikon S6000 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6000 and the WG-30W.

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and WG-30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30W to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older S6000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6000
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography advice
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography highlights
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging details
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Ricoh WG-30W
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-03 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $280