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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Released February 2009
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S630 versus Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was manufactured 12 years prior to the WG-70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S630 grades vs the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Ricoh WG-70

 S630 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon S630

 WG-70 S630 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020February 2009Newer by 133 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Ricoh WG-70

 S630 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S630 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S630 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S630 compared to the WG-70.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and WG-70.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S630 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography details
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lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S630
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
56
built-in flash
great zoom (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography features
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Ricoh WG-70
 Nikon Coolpix S630Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-03 2020-02-04
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
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 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $240 $280