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Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon S9300
  • Successor is Nikon S9700
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
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Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S9500 versus Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was introduced 8 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S9500 matches up vs the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Ricoh WG-70

 S9500 WG-70 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon S9500

 WG-70 S9500 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2013Fresher by 85 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Ricoh WG-70

 S9500 WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Nikon S9500 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S9500 against the WG-70.

Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and WG-70 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and WG-70.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S9500 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older S9500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
31
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9500
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9500
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
71
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (550mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography factors
46
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging advice
36
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Ricoh WG-70
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9500 Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-29 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-550mm (22.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 230 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $280