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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30W

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

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S630 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was announced 6 years earlier than the WG-30W which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S630 matches up against the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 S630 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Nikon S630

 WG-30W S630 
ReleasedOctober 2014February 2009Newer by 69 months

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Ricoh WG-30W

 S630 WG-30W 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S630 features physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S630 and the WG-30W.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and WG-30W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30W to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S630 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography factors
56
flash built-in
long reach (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Nikon Coolpix S630Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Ricoh WG-30W
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-03 2014-10-09
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + 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
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 file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 140g (0.31 lbs) 194g (0.43 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 All around 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 - 300 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $240 $280