Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh WG-50

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was introduced 5 years prior to the WG-50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S6500 grades against the WG-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6500 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh WG-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S6500 compared to the WG-50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and WG-50 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6500 and WG-50.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files but you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older S6500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.