Nikon D3100 vs Ricoh WG-6

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D3100 and the Ricoh WG-6, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon D3100 was introduced in December 2010 and Ricoh WG-6 was introduced in February 2018. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D3100 Highlights

      • 14 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Ricoh WG-6 Highlights

      • 20 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D3100 and Ricoh WG-6.

      PROS

      Nikon D3100

      Ricoh WG-6

      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon D3100

      Ricoh WG-6

      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 550 shots
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D3100

      Ricoh WG-6

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 67
      •   Weight - 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Advantage of Nikon D3100

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D3100 over Ricoh WG-6.

      Nikon D3100 vs Ricoh WG-6
      Video Capture vs
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 125
      RAW Support vs
      More Focus Points 11 vs 9
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Longer Battery Life 550 shots vs 340 shots

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      Advantage of Ricoh WG-6

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Nikon D3100.

      Nikon D3100 vs Ricoh WG-6
      Sensor Type CMOS vs BSI-CMOS
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14 Megapixel vs 20 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3072 vs 5184 x 3888
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Digital Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 1,040k dot
      Spot Metering vs
      Interval Recording vs
      Built-in GPS vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Crush Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Lighter 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz) vs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 27 MB

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D3100 Ricoh WG-6
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D3100 Ricoh WG-6
        Few Focus Points119
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life550 shots340 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D3100 and Ricoh WG-6 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot and 1,040k dot resolutions respectively.


      Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder on Nikon D3100

      Nikon D3100 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.80x (0.53x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Ricoh WG-6.

      Sensor

      Nikon D3100 features a 14 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.1 x 15.4 mm and a total area of 355.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Ricoh WG-6 features a 20 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.

      Ricoh WG-6 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Nikon D3100 is equipped with EXPEED 2 processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3072 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3456 x 2304, 2304 x 1536 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Ricoh WG-6 can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D3100 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Ricoh WG-6 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Ricoh WG-6

      Ricoh WG-6 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Nikon D3100 has a Mini Type C HDMI and Ricoh WG-6 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon D3100 comes with EN-EL14 battery pack with battery life of 550 shots and Ricoh WG-6 comes with DB-110 battery pack with battery life of 340 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D3100 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D3100, and up to 1/4000 sec on Ricoh WG-6. Nikon D3100 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Nikon D3100 has 11 (1 cross-type) focusing points and Ricoh WG-6 has 9 focusing points. Nikon D3100 has detection range from -1 to +19 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Nikon D3100 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D3100. You can also do exposure lock and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D3100 and exposure bracketing on Ricoh WG-6.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D3100 and 5.50 m at Auto ISO on Ricoh WG-6. Nikon D3100 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Nikon D3100.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D3100 body has dimensions of 124 x 96 x 75 mm (4.88 x 3.78 x 2.95") and Ricoh WG-6 body has dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3"). Nikon D3100 weighs 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz) and Ricoh WG-6 weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz).

      Nikon D3100

      Ricoh WG-6

      124 mm

      96 mm

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      118 mm

      66 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D3100 and Ricoh WG-6

      Nikon D3100 and Ricoh WG-6 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D3100

      Ricoh WG-6

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D3100

      Ricoh WG-6

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 550 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D3100

      Ricoh WG-6

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 550 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D3100

      Ricoh WG-6

      GOOD
      78
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon D3100

      Ricoh WG-6

      GOOD
      78
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D3100

      Ricoh WG-6

      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 550 shots
      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D3100 and Ricoh WG-6 and give them scores of 61 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D3100

      Ricoh WG-6

      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Nikon D3100

      Ricoh WG-6

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 67
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D3100

      Ricoh WG-6

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      POOR
      50
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon D3100

      Ricoh WG-6

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Nikon D3100

      Ricoh WG-6

      GOOD
      82
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D3100

      Ricoh WG-6

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon D3100

      Ricoh WG-6

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D3100

      Ricoh WG-6

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 550 shots
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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