Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh WG-80

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon S6100 versus Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was announced 12 years before the WG-80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S6100 matches up against the WG-80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Ricoh WG-80. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6100 enjoys exterior 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-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S6100 against the WG-80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and WG-80.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should take the age of the cameras into account. The older S6100 will be behind in sensor technology.