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Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon P310
  • Newer Model is Nikon P340
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon P330 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was brought out 11 months before the WG-4 GPS so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the P330 grades against the WG-4 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 P330 WG-4 GPS 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Nikon P330

 WG-4 GPS P330 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014March 2013Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 P330 WG-4 GPS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P330 offers 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-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P330 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the P330 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P330 and WG-4 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P330 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older P330 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography features
42
has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
41
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (200 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (235g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography advice
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging info
36
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (235 grams)
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Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix P330Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P330 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-03-04 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 grams (0.44 pounds) 235 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
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