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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Successor is Nikon P310
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was brought out 3 years prior to the WG-4 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P300 scores vs the WG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Ricoh WG-4

 P300 WG-4 
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Nikon P300

 WG-4 P300 
RevealedFebruary 2014May 2011Fresher by 32 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-4

 P300 WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 offers exterior 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) and the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the P300 and the WG-4.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and WG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and WG-4.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 to provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older P300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P300
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4
28
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
72
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P300
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
43
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging highlights
36
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-4
 Nikon Coolpix P300Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix P300 Ricoh WG-4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-05-31 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 grams (0.42 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $500 $330