Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
- Launched February 2009
(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
- Launched February 2020
- Successor is Ricoh WG-80

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S620 was introduced 12 years prior to the WG-70 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S620 matches up versus the WG-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S620 & Ricoh WG-70. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S620 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Ricoh WG-70
S620 | WG-70 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon S620
WG-70 | S620 | |||
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Launched | February 2020 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 133 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Ricoh WG-70
S620 | WG-70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S620 enjoys outer dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S620 versus the WG-70.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S620 and WG-70 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and WG-70.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Ricoh WG-70 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2020-02-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | On, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 lb) | 193g (0.43 lb) |
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 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 | - | 300 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $37 | $280 |