Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2014
Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S620 was launched 6 years earlier than the WG-4 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the S620 matches up against the WG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S620 & Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S620 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Ricoh WG-4
S620 | WG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Nikon S620
WG-4 | S620 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | February 2009 | More modern by 60 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Ricoh WG-4
S620 | WG-4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 enjoys exterior 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-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S620 vs the WG-4.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S620 and WG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and WG-4.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S620 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Ricoh WG-4 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-02-03 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 120 grams (0.26 lbs) | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 240 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $37 | $330 |