Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-80
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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.70" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released May 2022
- Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-70

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon S640 versus Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S640 was unveiled 13 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S640 matches up against the WG-80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Ricoh WG-80. The full galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Ricoh WG-80
S640 | WG-80 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Nikon S640
WG-80 | S640 | |||
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Released | May 2022 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 155 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Ricoh WG-80
S640 | WG-80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.70" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S640 has got external dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S640 versus Ricoh WG-80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S640 versus the WG-80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and WG-80 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and WG-80.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-80 to give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older S640 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S640 | Ricoh WG-80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S640 | Ricoh WG-80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-08-04 | 2022-05-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed | - |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.70 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | On, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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, 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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lb) | 193 gr (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 300 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $225 | $300 |