Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh WG-6

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S6500 and Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was introduced 6 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S6500 grades vs the WG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6500 has outer dimensions 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-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6500 vs the WG-6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and WG-6 is 92 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and WG-6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S6500 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.