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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-80 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-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2022
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon S6200 and Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was introduced 11 years before the WG-80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S6200 scores vs the WG-80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Ricoh WG-80

 S6200 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Nikon S6200

 WG-80 S6200 
LaunchedMay 2022August 2011Newer by 130 months

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Ricoh WG-80

 S6200 WG-80 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.70"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 enjoys physical 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) while the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S6200 and the WG-80.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and WG-80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and WG-80.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S6200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Ricoh WG-80
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6200
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
70
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography details
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
44
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.70")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Ricoh WG-80
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Ricoh WG-80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-24 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.70"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
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 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
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 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 250 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $229 $300