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Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon S3700 Comparison

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Ricoh WG-6

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon S3700 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh WG-6, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Nikon S3700, which was introduced in January 2015 is a Ultracompact camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, S3700 is 3 years older than WG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon S3700 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840x2160 video resolution
  • 246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Nikon S3700 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 25-200 mm F3.7-6.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 118g. 96 x 58 x 20 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon S3700 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Nikon Coolpix S3700
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 230k dots 352% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1500s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
340 shots vs 240 shots 100 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide
3.50 vs 3.70 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.50 vs 6.60 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
5.5m vs 2.8m 2.7m longer range
Max Video Resolution
3840x2160 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR


Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S3700 over Ricoh WG-6
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards Better connectivity
Weight
118 g vs 246 g 128 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 28mm 3 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
200mm vs 140mm 60 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
8× vs 5x more flexible focal coverage
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon Coolpix S3700
Image Stabilization
Digital only vs Optical 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
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon Coolpix S3700
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
Continuous Shooting
fps vs fps Slow shooting speeds
Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon S3700: 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 Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon S3700 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Nikon S3700 has external dimensions of 96 x 58 x 20 mm (3.78 x 2.28 x 0.79″) and weighs 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon S3700. Nikon S3700 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 22mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 13mm thinner than Ricoh WG-6.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon S3700 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon S3700 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon S3700.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon S3700 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon S3700 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon S3700.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon S3700 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon S3700 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon S3700 is significantly lighter (128g ) than the Ricoh WG-6 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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WG-6
S3700
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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WG-6
S3700
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon S3700's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon S3700: Sensor Comparison

Both Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon S3700 have 1/2.3-inch sized 20.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the WG-6 and S3700 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon S3700 Cameras


Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon S3700 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon S3700 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Nikon S3700 features a 25-200 mm F3.7-6.6 8× zoom lens.

Nikon S3700 has 3mm wider coverage than the Ricoh WG-6. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.50, Ricoh WG-6 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon S3700 has 60mm longer telezoom reach than the Ricoh WG-6. However, with a max aperture of f5.50, Ricoh WG-6 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6
S3700
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

WG-6
S3700
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

WG-6
S3700
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WG-6
S3700
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon S3700 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon S3700 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.

Ricoh WG-6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Nikon S3700 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
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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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
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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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Nikon S3700 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
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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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 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
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.70
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Nikon S3700 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
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
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Wireless Connection
200 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
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.60
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Nikon S3700 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
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
118g
Body Thickness 20mm
8.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon S3700 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
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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Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon S3700: 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 Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon S3700, 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 Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon S3700 scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #72 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #513 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Nikon S3700
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #43 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #891 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon S3700 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Nikon S3700 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Nikon Coolpix S3700
Brand Ricoh Nikon
Announced 2018-02-21 2015-01-14
Body Type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 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 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 25-200 mm (8×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F3.7-6.6
Macro Focus Range 1cm 2cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 2.7"
Resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/1500s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Digital only Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 2.80 m
External Flash
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840x2160 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 118g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 96 x 58 x 20mm
Battery Life 340 shots 240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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