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Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2014
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
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Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S810c versus Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was announced 6 months prior to the WG-30W so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S810c matches up versus the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Ricoh WG-30W

 S810c WG-30W 
Display sizing3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Nikon S810c

 WG-30W S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Ricoh WG-30W

 S810c WG-30W 
IntroducedApril 2014October 2014Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S810c has external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S810c versus the WG-30W.

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and WG-30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and WG-30W.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
35
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average in class (216g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography info
68
lighter than average in class (216g)
supports focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (270 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (216g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Ricoh WG-30W
 Nikon Coolpix S810cRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Ricoh WG-30W
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-04-10 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 270 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $350 $280