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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Nikon S620
(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
  • Revealed February 2009
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S620 was introduced 6 years earlier than the WG-30W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S620 grades vs the WG-30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 S620 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Nikon S620

 WG-30W S620 
IntroducedOctober 2014February 2009Newer by 69 months

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Ricoh WG-30W

 S620 WG-30W 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S620 offers physical dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-30W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S620 versus the WG-30W.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and WG-30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and WG-30W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S620 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S620
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
62
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Nikon Coolpix S620Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-03 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
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