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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2009
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Nikon S630 versus Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S630 was released 6 years before the WG-30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S630 grades versus the WG-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Ricoh WG-30

 S630 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Nikon S630

 WG-30 S630 
LaunchedOctober 2014February 2009More recent by 69 months

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Ricoh WG-30

 S630 WG-30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S630 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S630 versus Ricoh WG-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S630 compared to the WG-30.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and WG-30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older S630 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S630
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
great reach (260mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Ricoh WG-30
 Nikon Coolpix S630Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Ricoh WG-30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format 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 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-L12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $240 $428