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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was launched 4 years before the WG-30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the S6200 matches up versus the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Ricoh WG-30

 S6200 WG-30 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Nikon S6200

 WG-30 S6200 
LaunchedOctober 2014August 2011More modern by 38 months

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Ricoh WG-30

 S6200 WG-30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S6200 versus the WG-30.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and WG-30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and WG-30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S6200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography advice
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
70
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography details
43
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6200
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Ricoh WG-30
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Ricoh WG-30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-08-24 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type 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 display
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 192 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 250 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $229 $428