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Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S8200 versus Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WG-30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S8200 grades vs the WG-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Ricoh WG-30

 S8200 WG-30 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution961k230kCrisper display (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Nikon S8200

 WG-30 S8200 
ReleasedOctober 2014August 2011Fresher by 38 months

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Ricoh WG-30

 S8200 WG-30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Nikon S8200 versus Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S8200 compared to the WG-30.

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and WG-30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8200 and WG-30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older S8200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (213g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography information
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
provides focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography info
45
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (213g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Ricoh WG-30
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Ricoh WG-30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-24 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 961k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $329 $428