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Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Introduced June 2010
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon S8000 versus Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was released 10 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S8000 grades against the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Ricoh WG-70

 S8000 WG-70 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon S8000

 WG-70 S8000 
IntroducedFebruary 2020June 2010Fresher by 117 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Ricoh WG-70

 S8000 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8000 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S8000 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S8000 and the WG-70.

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and WG-70.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older S8000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8000
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography highlights
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
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screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Ricoh WG-70
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-06-16 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $280