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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS 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
  • Released February 2009
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-6
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S620 was revealed 7 years before the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S620 grades against the WG-5 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 S620 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Nikon S620

 WG-5 GPS S620 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2009Newer by 73 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 S620 WG-5 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 provides exterior measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S620 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and WG-5 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged S620 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S620
Street photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography factors
62
lighter than others in class (120 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
heavier than others (236 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than others (236g)
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S620Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-03 2015-02-10
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.40 m (at 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
WB 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lbs) 236 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 240 images
Battery type - 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 One One
Retail cost $37 $500