• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Ricoh WG-30 advantages over Nikon S6900

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Nikon S6900 advantages over Ricoh WG-30

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    300 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    461k 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
    9.0 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • 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
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • 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 Nikon S800c

Ricoh WG-30
Nikon S800c
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Nikon S800c

Nikon S6900
Nikon S800c
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Higher-res screen

Compare Nikon S6900 vs Nikon S800c

Compared to Nikon S6500

Ricoh WG-30
Nikon S6500
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Nikon S6500

Nikon S6900
Nikon S6500
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon S6900 vs Nikon S6500

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Ricoh WG-30
Panasonic ZS25
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Panasonic ZS25

Nikon S6900
Panasonic ZS25
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic ZS25

Compared to Samsung WB35F

Ricoh WG-30
Samsung WB35F
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • HDMI out
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB35F

Nikon S6900
Samsung WB35F
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon S6900 vs Samsung WB35F

Compared to Nikon S810c

Ricoh WG-30
Nikon S810c
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Nikon S810c

Nikon S6900
Nikon S810c
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S6900 vs Nikon S810c

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