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Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon S9700
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S9900 versus Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was brought out 6 years before the WG-70 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the S9900 grades against the WG-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Ricoh WG-70

 S9900 WG-70 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon S9900

 WG-70 S9900 
RevealedFebruary 2020February 2015Fresher by 60 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Ricoh WG-70

 S9900 WG-70 
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9900 enjoys outer 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-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S9900 versus the WG-70.

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and WG-70 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9900 and WG-70.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older S9900 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9900
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9900
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9900
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
77
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
47
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
73
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have mic socket
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Ricoh WG-70
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S9900 Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2015-02-10 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $280