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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • New Model is Nikon P310
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon P300 vs Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P300 was introduced 8 months after the G700SE so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P300 matches up against the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Ricoh G700SE

 P300 G700SE 
AnnouncedMay 2011October 2010More modern by 8 months
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon P300

 G700SE P300 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Ricoh G700SE

 P300 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P300 compared to the G700SE.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and G700SE is 92 and 88 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and G700SE.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer P300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography features
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography features
27
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography features
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography highlights
63
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
weather proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
40
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging factors
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging factors
36
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
23
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (307g)
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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Coolpix P300Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-05-31 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 gr (0.42 pounds) 307 gr (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-60
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $0