Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S9900 and Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was manufactured 5 months after the WG-30W which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S9900 grades vs the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9900 offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S9900 and Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S9900 versus the WG-30W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and WG-30W is 88 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and WG-30W.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.