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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S6100 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the S6100 matches up against the WG-5 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 S6100 WG-5 GPS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Nikon S6100

 WG-5 GPS S6100 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2011More recent by 48 months

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 S6100 WG-5 GPS 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S6100 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6100 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6100 vs the WG-5 GPS.

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and WG-5 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S6100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
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supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than others (236g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging details
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pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (236 grams)
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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-02-09 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 236 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" 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 210 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $195 $500