• 1/3 inch 17.3mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 29.00mm - 87.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S30 advantages over Ricoh WG-30

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 410 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.5 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Ricoh WG-30 advantages over Nikon S30

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 87 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Waterproof
    Both provide
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Canon A470

Nikon S30
Canon A470
  • $120
  • 1/3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More dots on screen
  • $130
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S30 vs Canon A470

Ricoh WG-30
Canon A470
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Waterproof
  • $130
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Canon A470

Compared to Panasonic DMC-LZ8

Nikon S30
Panasonic DMC-LZ8
  • $120
  • 1/3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon S30 vs Panasonic DMC-LZ8

Ricoh WG-30
Panasonic DMC-LZ8
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger sensor
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Panasonic DMC-LZ8

Compared to Nikon S31

Nikon S30
Nikon S31
  • $120
  • 1/3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $89
  • 1/3 inch
  • Faster shutter

Compare Nikon S30 vs Nikon S31

Ricoh WG-30
Nikon S31
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $89
  • 1/3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Nikon S31

Compared to Nikon S33

Nikon S30
Nikon S33
  • $120
  • 1/3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $129
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Nikon S30 vs Nikon S33

Ricoh WG-30
Nikon S33
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $129
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Nikon S33

Compared to Nikon W100

Nikon S30
Nikon W100
  • $120
  • 1/3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $157
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Nikon S30 vs Nikon W100

Ricoh WG-30
Nikon W100
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $157
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Nikon W100

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