Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Announced February 2015
- Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-6

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S630 was launched 7 years before the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S630 matches up vs the WG-5 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S630 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S630 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
S630 | WG-5 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Nikon S630
WG-5 GPS | S630 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 73 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
S630 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S630 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S630 against the WG-5 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and WG-5 GPS.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older S630 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S630 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S630 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 12MP | 16MP |
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 files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 236 gr (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 240 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-L12 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $240 | $500 |