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Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P310
  • Updated by Nikon P340
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon P330 versus Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty similar but the P330 (1/1.7") and WG-20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P330 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the WG-20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the P330 scores against the WG-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Ricoh WG-20

 P330 WG-20 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Nikon P330

 WG-20 P330 
RevealedFebruary 2014March 2013Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Ricoh WG-20

 P330 WG-20 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P330 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P330 versus Ricoh WG-20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the P330 against the WG-20.

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P330 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P330 and WG-20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P330 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-20 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older P330 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P330
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
42
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P330
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography features
61
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P330
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery (200 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P330
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
36
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Ricoh WG-20
 Nikon Coolpix P330Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P330 Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-03-04 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200g (0.44 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $500 $370