Nikon S810c vs Ricoh WG-80

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S810c and Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S810c was introduced 9 years before the WG-80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the S810c matches up versus the WG-80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S810c & Ricoh WG-80. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S810c Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S810c has physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S810c and Ricoh WG-80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S810c compared to the WG-80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S810c and WG-80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S810c and WG-80.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S810c will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.