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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2017
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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon S6100 versus Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was introduced 7 years earlier than the WG-50 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S6100 matches up against the WG-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Ricoh WG-50

 S6100 WG-50 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Nikon S6100

 WG-50 S6100 
AnnouncedMay 2017February 2011More modern by 76 months

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Ricoh WG-50

 S6100 WG-50 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6100 offers outer 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) while the Ricoh WG-50 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 S6100 versus Ricoh WG-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S6100 vs the WG-50.

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and WG-50 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and WG-50.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S6100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography advice
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
64
features focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
no Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging information
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Ricoh WG-50
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6100 Ricoh WG-50
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-02-09 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen 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/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 210 photos 300 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $195 $280