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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
  • Announced May 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon P310
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P300 was launched 3 years prior to the WG-4 GPS which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P300 scores against the WG-4 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 P300 WG-4 GPS 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Nikon P300

 WG-4 GPS P300 
RevealedFebruary 2014May 2011Newer by 32 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 P300 WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the P300 and the WG-4 GPS.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and WG-4 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged P300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P300
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
27
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P300
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography info
63
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 shots)
more heavy than others (235 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography highlights
43
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging factors
36
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (235 grams)
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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix P300Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix P300 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-05-31 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189g (0.42 pounds) 235g (0.52 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $500 $210