Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
- Released May 2011
- Refreshed by Nikon P310
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2020
- Successor is Ricoh WG-80

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The P300 was revealed 9 years before the WG-70 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P300 scores vs the WG-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Ricoh WG-70. The full galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Ricoh WG-70
P300 | WG-70 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon P300
WG-70 | P300 | |||
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Introduced | February 2020 | ![]() | May 2011 | Newer by 105 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-70
P300 | WG-70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P300 features external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the P300 against the WG-70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and WG-70 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and WG-70.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged P300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P300 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P300 | Ricoh WG-70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-05-31 | 2020-02-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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 per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 189 gr (0.42 lbs) | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 photos | 300 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $500 | $280 |