Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S9500 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was launched 12 months prior to the WG-4 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S9500 matches up versus the WG-4 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S9500 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S9500 vs the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and WG-4 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S9500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.