Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-6

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was brought out 8 years prior to the WG-6 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S8000 scores against the WG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Ricoh WG-6. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8000 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S8000 against the WG-6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and WG-6 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S8000 and WG-6.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S8000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.