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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
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
  • Revealed February 2014
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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Nikon S640 versus Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S640 was released 5 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S640 grades vs the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Ricoh WG-20

 S640 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Nikon S640

 WG-20 S640 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2009Fresher by 54 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Ricoh WG-20

 S640 WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S640 enjoys physical measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Nikon S640 versus Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S640 compared to the WG-20.

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and WG-20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and WG-20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older S640 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S640
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography information
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
71
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Ricoh WG-20
 Nikon Coolpix S640Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-04 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
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