Nikon P310 vs Ricoh G900

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon P310 versus Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the G900 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P310 grades versus the G900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Ricoh G900. The full galleries are available at Nikon P310 Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the P310 and the G900.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and G900 is 92 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and G900.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh G900 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged P310 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.