Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-6
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![Nikon Coolpix P300 front Nikon Coolpix P300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P300/Nikon-P300-front.jpg)
![Ricoh WG-6 front Ricoh WG-6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-6/Ricoh-WG-6-front.jpg)
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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(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
- Launched May 2011
- Updated by Nikon P310
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Released February 2018
- Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The P300 was launched 7 years prior to the WG-6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the P300 matches up versus the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Ricoh WG-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Ricoh WG-6
P300 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Nikon P300
WG-6 | P300 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | May 2011 | More recent by 81 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-6
P300 | WG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 features physical 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-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the P300 and the WG-6.
![Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P300-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and WG-6 is 92 and 89 respectively.
![Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P300-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and WG-6.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older P300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P300-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P300-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P300 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P300 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-05-31 | 2018-02-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 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 diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Flash on, flash off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 189g (0.42 lb) | 246g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 340 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $500 | $271 |