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Nikon S4100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Comparison

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Nikon S4100

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Nikon S4100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Nikon S4100, which was introduced in February 2011 is a Ultracompact camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Ricoh WG-20, which was introduced in February 2014 is a Waterproof camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, S4100 is 3 years older than WG-20. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S4100 and Ricoh WG-20 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon S4100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-02-09
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • g. 95 x 57 x 20 mm

Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-02-05
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 164g. 114 x 58 x 28 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S4100 and Ricoh WG-20 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S4100 over Ricoh WG-20
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1500s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
g vs 164 g 164 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
26mm vs 28mm 2 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.20 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide


Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-20 over Nikon Coolpix S4100
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Battery Life
260 shots vs 190 shots 70 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 130mm 10 mm longer tele reach
Max Aperture - Tele
5.50 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S4100 and Ricoh WG-20
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Digital only Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S4100 and Ricoh WG-20
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
1.0fps vs 1.0fps Slow shooting speeds
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Nikon S4100 vs Ricoh WG-20: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon S4100 and Ricoh WG-20 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S4100 has external dimensions of 95 x 57 x 20 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.79″) and weighs (including batteries). Ricoh WG-20 has external dimensions of 114 x 58 x 28 mm (4.49 x 2.28 x 1.1″) and weighs 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S4100 and Ricoh WG-20. Nikon S4100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 19mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Ricoh WG-20.

Nikon S4100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon S4100 and Ricoh WG-20 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S4100 and Ricoh WG-20.

Nikon S4100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon S4100 and Ricoh WG-20 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S4100 and Ricoh WG-20.
Nikon S4100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon S4100 and Ricoh WG-20 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon S4100 is 164g lighter than the Ricoh WG-20 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

S4100
WG-20
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

S4100
WG-20
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon S4100's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-20's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon S4100 vs Ricoh WG-20: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon S4100 and Ricoh WG-20 have 1/2.3-inch sized 14.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the S4100 and WG-20 sensor size comparison.

Nikon S4100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S4100 and Ricoh WG-20 Cameras


Nikon S4100 and Ricoh WG-20 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon S4100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S4100 features a 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 5× zoom lens whereas Ricoh WG-20 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5× zoom lens.

Nikon S4100 has 2mm wider coverage than the Ricoh WG-20. At f3.20, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Ricoh WG-20 has 10mm longer reach than the Nikon S4100. At f5.50, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S4100
WG-20
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S4100
WG-20
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S4100
WG-20
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S4100
WG-20
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Nikon S4100 and Ricoh WG-20 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S4100 and Ricoh WG-20 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon S4100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Ricoh WG-20 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon S4100 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Ricoh WG-20 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon S4100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Ricoh WG-20 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 190 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 260 shots
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Nikon S4100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Ricoh WG-20 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
Body Thickness 20mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
164g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon S4100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Ricoh WG-20 for Landscape Photography

POOR
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Nikon S4100 vs Ricoh WG-20: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon S4100 and Ricoh WG-20, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon S4100 and Ricoh WG-20 scores compare:

Nikon S4100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #47 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #908 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Ricoh WG-20
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #148 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #661 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-20 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon S4100 in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Ricoh WG-20 vs Nikon S4100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix S4100 Ricoh WG-20
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Announced 2011-02-09 2014-02-05
Body Type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 26-130 mm (5×) 28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F3.2-6.5 F3.5-5.5
Macro Focus Range 10cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 2.7"
Resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Digital only
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.50 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 1.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight n/a 164g
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm 114 x 58 x 28mm
Battery Life 190 shots 260 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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