Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S810c and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S810c was unveiled 10 months prior to the WG-5 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S810c matches up versus the WG-5 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S810c & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S810c Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S810c enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S810c vs the WG-5 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and WG-5 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S810c and WG-5 GPS.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older S810c will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.