• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 350.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S8200 advantages over Ricoh WG-30

  • More telephoto lens reach
    350 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    6.0 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Ricoh WG-30 advantages over Nikon S8200

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 250 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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 Panasonic DMC-ZS5

Nikon S8200
Panasonic DMC-ZS5
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Longer exposure

Compare Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS5

Ricoh WG-30
Panasonic DMC-ZS5
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS5

Compared to Panasonic ZS10

Nikon S8200
Panasonic ZS10
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS10

Ricoh WG-30
Panasonic ZS10
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Panasonic ZS10

Compared to Panasonic ZS8

Nikon S8200
Panasonic ZS8
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS8

Ricoh WG-30
Panasonic ZS8
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Panasonic ZS8

Compared to Panasonic ZS15

Nikon S8200
Panasonic ZS15
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS15

Ricoh WG-30
Panasonic ZS15
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Panasonic ZS15

Compared to Sony H90

Nikon S8200
Sony H90
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Nikon S8200 vs Sony H90

Ricoh WG-30
Sony H90
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H90

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