• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

Buy From

Differences

Nikon S800c advantages over Ricoh WG-4

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    250 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • More dots on screen
    820k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.0 fps vs 1.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Ricoh WG-4 advantages over Nikon S800c

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.2
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 240 vs 140 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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 Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • 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

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Nikon S800c
Nikon S800c

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Ricoh WG-4

Review Excerpt

  • Compact body; Powerful zoom lens; Fast autofocus; Generous internal memory; Android operating system; Huge selection of available apps.

  • Strong division between camera, Android features; Lens defects at wide and tele; Issues with stability; Display hard to see outdoors; Poor battery life; Very limited burst shooting depth.

  • Read our Nikon S800c Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax RZ10

Nikon S800c
Pentax RZ10
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $177
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S800c vs Pentax RZ10

Ricoh WG-4
Pentax RZ10
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $177
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Pentax RZ10

Compared to Pentax WG-3 GPS

Nikon S800c
Pentax WG-3 GPS
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S800c vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Ricoh WG-4
Pentax WG-3 GPS
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Compared to Panasonic SZ8

Nikon S800c
Panasonic SZ8
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in GPS
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S800c vs Panasonic SZ8

Ricoh WG-4
Panasonic SZ8
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Panasonic SZ8

Compared to Samsung WB50F

Nikon S800c
Samsung WB50F
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in GPS
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB50F

Ricoh WG-4
Samsung WB50F
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB50F

Compared to Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Nikon S800c
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S800c vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Ricoh WG-4
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Compare Other Cameras?