Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was launched 24 months earlier than the WG-5 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S9500 scores vs the WG-5 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S9500 has got external measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S9500 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and WG-5 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9500 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9500 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S9500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.