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Nikon S9300 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
46
Overall
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Nikon S9300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9100
  • Renewed by Nikon S9500
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon S9300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S9300 vs Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S9300 was revealed 6 years before the WG-6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S9300 grades vs the WG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Ricoh WG-6

 S9300 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Nikon S9300

 WG-6 S9300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2012Newer by 68 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Ricoh WG-6

 S9300 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S9300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 enjoys outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Nikon S9300 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S9300 against the WG-6.

Nikon S9300 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and WG-6 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and WG-6.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged S9300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S9300 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9300
Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than average (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
great battery (340 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (246 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
environment proof
great battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9300
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (246g)
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Nikon S9300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Ricoh WG-6
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9300 Ricoh WG-6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-07-16 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 246g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 200 pictures 340 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $249 $271