Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh WG-80

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S9500 and Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was brought out 10 years prior to the WG-80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S9500 scores versus the WG-80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Ricoh WG-80. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9500 features physical measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Nikon S9500 and Ricoh WG-80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S9500 versus the WG-80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and WG-80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9500 and WG-80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S9500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.