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Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
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Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S6000 and Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was brought out 11 years before the WG-70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S6000 scores against the WG-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Ricoh WG-70

 S6000 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon S6000

 WG-70 S6000 
RevealedFebruary 2020February 2010More modern by 121 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Ricoh WG-70

 S6000 WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6000 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6000 and Ricoh WG-70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S6000 against the WG-70.

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and WG-70.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-70 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S6000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
71
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography info
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging features
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Ricoh WG-70
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-03 2020-02-04
Physical type 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 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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)
Highest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $280