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Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S810c was announced 4 years before the WG-50 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the S810c matches up vs the WG-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Ricoh WG-50

 S810c WG-50 
Display size3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Nikon S810c

 WG-50 S810c 
IntroducedMay 2017April 2014Fresher by 38 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Ricoh WG-50

 S810c WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S810c comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S810c and the WG-50.

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and WG-50 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S810c and WG-50.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older S810c is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others in class (216 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography features
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others in class (216 grams)
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (270 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging information
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (216 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Ricoh WG-50
 Nikon Coolpix S810cRicoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Ricoh WG-50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2014-04-10 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical 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 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $280