Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-6

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S630 was revealed 10 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S630 grades against the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S630 & Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S630 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S630 offers physical dimensions 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-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S630 against the WG-6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S630 and WG-6 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and WG-6.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to produce more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S630 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.