Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-6
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Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Released February 2018
- Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S800c and Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S800c was revealed 6 years before the WG-6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the S800c scores vs the WG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S800c Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Ricoh WG-6
| S800c | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Nikon S800c
| WG-6 | S800c | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2018 | February 2013 | Fresher by 61 months | |
| Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
| Display resolution | 1040k | 819k | Crisper display (+221k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S800c and Ricoh WG-6
| S800c | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c has outer dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S800c and Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S800c compared to the WG-6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and WG-6 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and WG-6.
All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S800c is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S800c | Ricoh WG-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Ricoh WG-6 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2013-02-04 | 2018-02-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 819 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | - | Flash on, flash off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | BuiltIn | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 184g (0.41 lbs) | 246g (0.54 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| 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 | 140 shots | 340 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $290 | $271 |