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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(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
Ricoh WG-70
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Ricoh WG-70

 P300 WG-70 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon P300

 WG-70 P300 
IntroducedFebruary 2020May 2011Newer by 105 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-70

 P300 WG-70 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P300
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
63
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
43
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging factors
36
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-70
 Nikon Coolpix P300Ricoh WG-70
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