Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S6100 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S6100 scores vs the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6100 has got external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6100 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S6100 against the WG-4 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and WG-4 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S6100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.