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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Released February 2011
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-80
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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S6100 versus Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S6100 was manufactured 10 years prior to the WG-70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the S6100 grades versus the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Ricoh WG-70

 S6100 WG-70 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon S6100

 WG-70 S6100 
IntroducedFebruary 2020February 2011More modern by 109 months

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Ricoh WG-70

 S6100 WG-70 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6100 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S6100 vs the WG-70.

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and WG-70.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S6100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography details
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6100
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
64
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging features
32
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Ricoh WG-70
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-02-09 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
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 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 210 images 300 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $195 $280