Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-50

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S630 versus Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S630 was introduced 9 years prior to the WG-50 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S630 grades against the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S630 & Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S630 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S630 versus Ricoh WG-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S630 compared to the WG-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and WG-50.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S630 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.