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Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30W

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

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released June 2010
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S8000 was brought out 5 years prior to the WG-30W which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S8000 grades vs the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 S8000 WG-30W 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Nikon S8000

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

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Ricoh WG-30W

 S8000 WG-30W 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S8000 has external dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S8000 against the WG-30W.

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

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

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and WG-30W.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S8000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography details
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8000 Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-06-16 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lb) 194 grams (0.43 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 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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $280