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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS 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
  • Launched August 2009
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-6
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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S640 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S640 was unveiled 6 years prior to the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S640 grades vs the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 S640 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Nikon S640

 WG-5 GPS S640 
ReleasedFebruary 2015August 2009Fresher by 67 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 S640 WG-5 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S640 enjoys exterior measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S640 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S640 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and WG-5 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older S640 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S640
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography features
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S640
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
62
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (236g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S640
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S640Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-04 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $225 $500