Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Introduced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2014
Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S8100 versus Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S8100 was unveiled 4 years before the WG-4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the S8100 grades vs the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Ricoh WG-4
S8100 | WG-4 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Nikon S8100
WG-4 | S8100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | September 2010 | More modern by 41 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Ricoh WG-4
S8100 | WG-4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S8100 has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S8100 versus Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S8100 compared to the WG-4.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and WG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and WG-4.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S8100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Ricoh WG-4 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-09-08 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 180 grams (0.40 lb) | 230 grams (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 | 220 photos | 240 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $299 | $330 |