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Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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
  • Introduced May 2017
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Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S6000 versus Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was announced 8 years earlier than the WG-50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S6000 grades versus the WG-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Ricoh WG-50

 S6000 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Nikon S6000

 WG-50 S6000 
IntroducedMay 2017February 2010More modern by 88 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Ricoh WG-50

 S6000 WG-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6000 features outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6000 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S6000 and the WG-50.

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and WG-50.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-50 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged S6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6000
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6000
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography details
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Ricoh WG-50
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Ricoh WG-50
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-03 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
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 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 - 300 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $280