Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon S9700 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 S9700 has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 35 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.38″) and weighs 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and the Nikon S9700. Nikon S9700 is 8mm narrower and 2mm shorter than Ricoh WG-6 but it is also 2mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon S9700.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon S9700.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon S9700 is 14g lighter than the Ricoh WG-6 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-6, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the S9700.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon S9700's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.