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Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-4 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
  • Announced August 2011
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S8200 and Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was brought out 3 years before the WG-4 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S8200 scores versus the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Ricoh WG-4

 S8200 WG-4 
Screen resolution961k460kSharper screen (+501k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Nikon S8200

 WG-4 S8200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2011Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Ricoh WG-4

 S8200 WG-4 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 provides physical 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-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S8200 versus the WG-4.

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and WG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8200 and WG-4.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S8200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8200
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (213g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography information
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (213 grams)
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (213 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Ricoh WG-4
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Ricoh WG-4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-24 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 961 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $329 $330