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Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was manufactured 5 years before the WG-30 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S8000 matches up vs the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Ricoh WG-30

 S8000 WG-30 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Nikon S8000

 WG-30 S8000 
LaunchedOctober 2014June 2010More modern by 52 months

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Ricoh WG-30

 S8000 WG-30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8000 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S8000 vs the WG-30.

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S8000 and WG-30.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S8000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography details
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography info
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Ricoh WG-30
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8000 Ricoh WG-30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $428