Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-30

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was released 4 years prior to the WG-30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S6100 matches up vs the WG-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6100 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S6100 vs the WG-30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and WG-30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older S6100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.