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Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
92
Imaging
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Features
53
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • Refreshed by Nikon P330
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon P310 and Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P310 grades against the WG-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Ricoh WG-30

 P310 WG-30 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Nikon P310

 WG-30 P310 
IntroducedOctober 2014June 2012Fresher by 27 months

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Ricoh WG-30

 P310 WG-30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 features physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P310 and Ricoh WG-30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the P310 against the WG-30.

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and WG-30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and WG-30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older P310 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography advice
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
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resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
71
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging details
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quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Ricoh WG-30
 Nikon Coolpix P310Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Ricoh WG-30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-06-22 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
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 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 230 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $700 $428