Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Below is a in depth overview of the Nikon P330 and Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and WG-30W (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was revealed 19 months earlier than the WG-30W which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the P330 matches up vs the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Ricoh WG-30W. The full galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the P330 and the WG-30W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and WG-30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and WG-30W.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P330 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-30W will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older P330 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.