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Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(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
Ricoh WG-4
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Ricoh WG-4

 S8100 WG-4 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Nikon S8100

 WG-4 S8100 
RevealedFebruary 2014September 2010More modern by 41 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Ricoh WG-4

 S8100 WG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and WG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography info
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography features
32
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
30
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Ricoh WG-4
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Ricoh WG-4
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