Clicky

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
  • Later Model is Nikon S9300
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2022
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The S9100 was brought out 11 years prior to the WG-80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S9100 scores versus the WG-80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

				

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Ricoh WG-80

 S9100 WG-80 
Screen size3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Nikon S9100

 WG-80 S9100 
ReleasedMay 2022July 2011Fresher by 131 months

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Ricoh WG-80

 S9100 WG-80 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9100 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S9100 vs the WG-80.

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and WG-80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S9100 and WG-80.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-80 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S9100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Portrait photography camera
32
manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography highlights
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
43
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition (214 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (270 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography factors
39
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (270 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
44
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
31
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
Photography Glossary

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Ricoh WG-80
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9100 Ricoh WG-80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-19 2022-05-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 160 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.70"
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 270 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $329 $300