Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-20

Lets look much closer at the Nikon P300 versus Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P300 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the P300 matches up versus the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 enjoys outer dimensions 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 WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the P300 compared to the WG-20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and WG-20.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older P300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.