Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-30

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S800c was released 20 months before the WG-30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the S800c grades vs the WG-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S800c Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c has got physical measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S800c against the WG-30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and WG-30.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S800c will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.