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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Launched February 2009
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon S620 and Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S620 was manufactured 9 years before the WG-50 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S620 scores against the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Ricoh WG-50

 S620 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Nikon S620

 WG-50 S620 
IntroducedMay 2017February 2009More modern by 101 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Ricoh WG-50

 S620 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S620 has physical measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S620 and Ricoh WG-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S620 and the WG-50.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and WG-50 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and WG-50.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S620
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (120g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S620
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Ricoh WG-50
 Nikon Coolpix S620Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Ricoh WG-50
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2017-05-24
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
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 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 - 300 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $37 $280