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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Announced May 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon P310
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was manufactured 4 years before the WG-M1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P300 grades against the WG-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 P300 WG-M1 
Display sizing3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution922k115kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon P300

 WG-M1 P300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014May 2011More modern by 40 months

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-M1

 P300 WG-M1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the P300 versus the WG-M1.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and WG-M1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged P300 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
63
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
64
great battery life (350 per charge)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
43
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
great battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P300
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
36
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Coolpix P300Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-05-31 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) (1×)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189g (0.42 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-65
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $2,000