Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-4

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S8000 versus Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was launched 4 years before the WG-4 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S8000 grades vs the WG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S8000 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S8000 and the WG-4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and WG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and WG-4.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S8000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.