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Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched September 2010
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was launched 4 years prior to the WG-20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the S8100 grades vs the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Ricoh WG-20

 S8100 WG-20 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Nikon S8100

 WG-20 S8100 
IntroducedFebruary 2014September 2010More modern by 41 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Ricoh WG-20

 S8100 WG-20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S8100 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S8100 versus the WG-20.

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and WG-20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8100 and WG-20.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-20 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S8100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography info
26
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography info
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography features
32
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8100
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
30
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Ricoh WG-20
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8100 Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-09-08 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 gr (0.40 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $370