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Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
35
Overall
39

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9700
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2022
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70
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Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon S9900 versus Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was introduced 8 years prior to the WG-80 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S9900 scores versus the WG-80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Ricoh WG-80

 S9900 WG-80 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Nikon S9900

 WG-80 S9900 
ReleasedMay 2022February 2015Newer by 88 months
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Ricoh WG-80

 S9900 WG-80 
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9900 offers external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S9900 and the WG-80.

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and WG-80 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and WG-80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S9900 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography highlights
37
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9900
Street photography with Ricoh WG-80
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography factors
77
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography highlights
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.70 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
73
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have microphone port
31
decently wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external mic support
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Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Ricoh WG-80
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S9900 Ricoh WG-80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2015-02-10 2022-05-19
Physical type 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.70 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
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
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $300