Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-30

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon P330 versus Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and WG-30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was released 19 months earlier than the WG-30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the P330 scores versus the WG-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P330 versus Ricoh WG-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P330 compared to the WG-30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and WG-30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and WG-30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P330 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-30 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older P330 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.