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Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-4 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
  • Announced February 2010
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
  • Released February 2014
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Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S6000 and Ricoh WG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was revealed 5 years before the WG-4 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S6000 scores against the WG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Ricoh WG-4

 S6000 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Nikon S6000

 WG-4 S6000 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2010More recent by 48 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Ricoh WG-4

 S6000 WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 offers 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) and the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S6000 compared to the WG-4.

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and WG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and WG-4.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older S6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6000
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography info
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
72
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
36
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Ricoh WG-4
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-03 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $330