Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-70

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was launched 10 years before the WG-70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the S8100 scores versus the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8100 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S8100 and the WG-70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and WG-70.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-70 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S8100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.