Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh WG-80

Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S9700 versus Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was brought out 9 years prior to the WG-80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S9700 grades against the WG-80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Ricoh WG-80. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9700 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S9700 vs the WG-80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and WG-80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9700 and WG-80.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The older S9700 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.