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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Launched February 2009
Ricoh WG-70
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Ricoh WG-70

 S620 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon S620

 WG-70 S620 
LaunchedFebruary 2020February 2009More modern by 133 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Ricoh WG-70

 S620 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

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

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Ricoh WG-70
 Nikon Coolpix S620Ricoh WG-70
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