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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon S6200 versus Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was introduced 3 years before the WG-4 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S6200 grades against the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Ricoh WG-4

 S6200 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Nikon S6200

 WG-4 S6200 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2011More recent by 29 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Ricoh WG-4

 S6200 WG-4 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6200 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6200 versus Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S6200 vs the WG-4.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and WG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and WG-4.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older S6200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography details
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
70
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
36
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Ricoh WG-4
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-24 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $229 $330