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Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
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Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S6300 and Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S6300 was manufactured 24 months before the WG-20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S6300 scores vs the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Ricoh WG-20

 S6300 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Nikon S6300

 WG-20 S6300 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Ricoh WG-20

 S6300 WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6300 and Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S6300 vs the WG-20.

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and WG-20.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S6300 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged S6300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography info
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography info
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Ricoh WG-20
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-01 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $370