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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2017
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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon S6200 versus Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was announced 6 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S6200 scores vs the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Ricoh WG-50

 S6200 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Nikon S6200

 WG-50 S6200 
AnnouncedMay 2017August 2011Fresher by 70 months

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Ricoh WG-50

 S6200 WG-50 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S6200 has outer 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-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6200 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S6200 vs the WG-50.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and WG-50.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older S6200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6200
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6200
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
70
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Ricoh WG-50
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Ricoh WG-50
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-24 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 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 format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $229 $280