Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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 Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S620 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S620 was revealed 6 years before the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S620 grades versus the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S620 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S620 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
S620 | WG-4 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Nikon S620
WG-4 GPS | S620 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 60 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
S620 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S620 offers external dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Nikon S620 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S620 against the WG-4 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and WG-4 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and WG-4 GPS.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S620 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-02-03 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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 second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 pounds) | 235g (0.52 pounds) |
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 All around 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 | - | 240 shots |
Form 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $37 | $210 |