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Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2013
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
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Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S800c was released 20 months before the WG-30W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S800c scores against the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Ricoh WG-30W

 S800c WG-30W 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kClearer screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Nikon S800c

 WG-30W S800c 
IntroducedOctober 2014February 2013More recent by 20 months

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Ricoh WG-30W

 S800c WG-30W 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S800c offers outer measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S800c vs the WG-30W.

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and WG-30W.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older S800c is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (140 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography features
65
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (140 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (140 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging factors
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Ricoh WG-30W
 Nikon Coolpix S800cRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Ricoh WG-30W
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-02-04 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 819k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184 grams (0.41 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 140 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $290 $280