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Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9300
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
  • Launched May 2017
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Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S9100 and Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S9100 was manufactured 6 years before the WG-50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S9100 scores versus the WG-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Ricoh WG-50

 S9100 WG-50 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Nikon S9100

 WG-50 S9100 
LaunchedMay 2017July 2011Newer by 71 months

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Ricoh WG-50

 S9100 WG-50 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9100 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9100 and the WG-50.

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and WG-50 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9100 and WG-50.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S9100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography advice
33
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography advice
36
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition in class (214g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (270 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography features
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
48
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Ricoh WG-50
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Ricoh WG-50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-19 2017-05-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $329 $280