Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2014
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Here is a extended overview of the Nikon S620 and Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S620 was introduced 6 years before the WG-20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S620 scores versus the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Ricoh WG-20
| S620 | WG-20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Nikon S620
| WG-20 | S620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 60 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Ricoh WG-20
| S620 | WG-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 comes with physical dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S620 compared to the WG-20.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S620 and WG-20 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and WG-20.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S620 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S620 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Ricoh WG-20 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2014-02-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 120g (0.26 lb) | 164g (0.36 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - | 260 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $37 | $370 |