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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Nikon S620
(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
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 S620 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Nikon S620

 WG-4 GPS S620 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 S620 WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S620
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 per charge)
heavier than others in class (235g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S620Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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